Respiratory Therapist

West Newton HealthCare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Wireless discounts

Job summary

The Elmhurst Healthcare in Newton, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinician team at West Newton Healthcare. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality respiratory care and collaborating with nursing staff to optimize resident outcomes.

Requirements include an active Massachusetts license in respiratory therapy, knowledge of long‑term care regulations, and a valid driver’s license preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted license in respiratory therapy in the state.
• Educational requirements for licensure must be met.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment preferred.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations and long-term care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct delivery of respiratory care services.
• Coordinate execution of respiratory care with physician orders and professional standards.
• Monitor and report key respiratory care performance indicators to improve outcomes and compliance.
• Develop and implement processes to guide screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and documentation for residents.
• Ensure documentation and billing for respiratory care services are compliant with policy.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Education

Respiratory Therapy licensure (MA)

Job description

The Elmhurst Healthcare is seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist

Currently seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist to join our team in our West Newton Healthcare facility. Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Are you passionate about your Respiratory Therapist career, then look no further, come and join our great team here at West Newton Healthcare! #Teamwork&enjoymentinworkingtogether #Care&Compassion #Weappreciateyou #Wearecommittedtoyou #Longevity #Health&wellness #Thisisus

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of respiratory care services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of respiratory care services in accordance with physician’s orders, the American Association of Respiratory Care, and the Respiratory Care Board of Massachusetts.
• Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance respiratory care indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.
• Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of respiratory care to the Director of Nursing to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions related to the facility’s outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and/or customer satisfaction.
• Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of respiratory care services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving respiratory care services.

Required Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist must possess:

• A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment preferred.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care preferred.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

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