Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in Florida. The role covers assessment, therapy administration, and collaboration with the care team to support patient health and outcomes.

The RRT will monitor treatments, document interventions, and adapt plans based on patient status and clinical indicators in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication and safety compliance are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid RRT credentials and appropriate state licensure.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory therapies and patient monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.
• Attention to safety, compliance, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop/implement appropriate care plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage patient ventilatory support as needed.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust treatments based on patient response and clinical indicators.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator support

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide high-quality, individualized respiratory care that supports patient health and improved outcomes. Deliver specialized respiratory services across clinical settings, contributing to comprehensive care that includes emergency and advanced treatment areas.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide high-quality, individualized respiratory care that supports patient health and improved outcomes. Deliver specialized respiratory services across clinical settings, contributing to comprehensive care that includes emergency and advanced treatment areas.

Key Duties

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop/implement appropriate care plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage patient ventilatory support as needed.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust treatments based on patient response and clinical indicators.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid RRT credentials and appropriate state licensure.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory therapies and patient monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.
• Attention to safety, compliance, and documentation standards.