Respiratory Therapist

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

E-learning access

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Bristol Glen, a UMC Community in Newton, NJ, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist on a per diem basis at $35.00 per hour. You’ll choose day shifts on weekdays or weekends and provide comprehensive respiratory care to older adults in a full continuum setting.

Join a clinical team dedicated to comfort and quality of life, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey respiratory care license (CRT or RRT).
• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or long-term care setting.
• Clear English communication with residents, families and care team.
• RRT credential preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy services to promote comfort and breathing efficiency.
• Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy and CPAP/BiPAP support.
• Assess respiratory status and respond to urgent clinical situations.
• Educate residents and families on respiratory health.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate updates to the team.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and other professionals.
• Adhere to New Jersey licensure requirements and best practices.

Skills

NJ license CRT/RRT

2+ years experience

English communication

Education

Active NJ respiratory care license (CRT/RRT)

RRT credential (preferred)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist
$35 per hour | Per Diem
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860 Join our clinical team at Bristol Glen in Newton. This per diem position offers $35 per hour caring for older adults, with the flexibility to choose your own day shifts on weekdays or weekends.

About the Community

Bristol Glen is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a full continuum of care. Our clinical team plays an essential role in helping residents breathe easier and enjoy greater comfort and quality of life every day.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver respiratory therapy services that promote comfort, breathing efficiency, and quality of life
• Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and CPAP/BiPAP support
• Assess respiratory status, identify changes, and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations
• Partner with residents and families to provide education and support for ongoing respiratory health
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate updates with the care team
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident-centered care
• Practice in compliance with New Jersey licensure requirements and respiratory care best practices

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Active New Jersey respiratory care license from the NJ State Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT)
• 2+ year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or long-term care setting
• Able to communicate clearly in English with residents, families, and the care team, both in person and in charting

Preferred:

• RRT credential
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living

Pay and Benefits

• $35.00 per hour
• Choose your own day and weekend shifts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Schedule

• Day shifts on weekdays and weekends

Why UMC

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.