Respiratory Therapist

Tallgrass Healthcare; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Growing, innovative pulmonary program

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus in Junction City, KS, is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for full-time, 12-hour shifts. Lead and grow a pulmonary program, coordinate care with the clinical team, and deliver targeted respiratory treatments to residents.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting care, and participating in education to maintain competency. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions and the program aims to reduce

Qualifications

• Kansas Respiratory Therapist license
• AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• CRT or RRT credential
• BLS and ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services per physician orders and policies.
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and monitor outcomes.
• Assess tolerance and response to treatments; adjust as needed.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization practices; document care.
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; ensure safety.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Resident-centered care

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

We Need YOU!
$5,000 SignOn Bonus for FullTime Positions

12-hour shifts!

At Tallgrass Healthcare Campus, we want you to help lead and grow our pulmonary program.

Located in Junction City, Tallgrass Healthcare Campus has launched an innovative pulmonary program designed to support residents with pulmonary and cardiac needs. This program has already shown strong results by reducing rehospitalizations, supporting ADLs, and lowering the risk of pulmonary infections — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist who values servant leadership, teamwork, and making a measurable difference in residents’ lives, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Why This Role Matters

As our Respiratory Therapist, you’ll work closely with the Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and Pulmonary Program leadership to deliver targeted respiratory treatments, establish meaningful resident goals, and actively track progress. You won’t just be providing therapy — you’ll be shaping outcomes.

This is a role where your expertise is respected, your voice is heard, and your work truly improves quality of life.

What You’ll Do as Our Respiratory Therapist

• Deliver respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state and federal guidelines

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and interventions, understanding purpose, outcomes, and potential side effects

• Assess residents’ tolerance to treatment and reassess response to interventions

• Maintain infection control practices and follow equipment sterilization procedures

• Safely operate, inspect, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment

• Maintain thorough knowledge of oxygen therapy hazards and safety standards

• Document all resident care and pulmonary program interventions accurately and timely

• Develop care plans based on resident learning needs and include families in education when appropriate

• Coordinate care with nursing, leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in education and inservice programs to maintain professional competency

InCharge / Leadership Responsibilities (as assigned):

• Oversee daily shift operations, including assignments and troubleshooting

• Respond to emergencies and act as a clinical resource

• Serve as liaison with nursing staff, leadership, physicians, and administration

What We’re Looking for in YOU

• Current Kansas Respiratory Therapist license

• Graduate of an AMAapproved School of Respiratory Therapy

• Active CRT or RRT credential

• Current BLS and ACLS certification

• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and adaptability

• Passion for residentcentered care and collaborative teamwork

What You’ll Get When You Join Our Team

• $5,000 signon bonus for fulltime positions

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative pulmonary program

• Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Meaningful work with measurable impact on resident outcomes

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Workplace culture focused on respect, growth, and quality care