Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care with NBRC-credentialed expertise. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families.

Role requires a current license and NBRC RRT credential, with preferred ACLS and recent clinical experience. Orientation and ongoing professional development are emphasized to support high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current state license and NBRC RRT credential.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Certification in BLS required within 14 days; ACLS preferred.
• Hospital and departmental orientation completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and support clinical leadership.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

Skills

BLS within 14 days

ACLS preferred

Computer proficiency (Windows, MS Word

Clinical leadership support

Education

NBRC RRT credential

Current state license

Job description

Role Overview

Provides respiratory care utilizing critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), demonstrating competence through NBRC certification. Assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and offers health education to patients, families, and caregivers. Acts as a clinical resource, providing leadership and supporting continuous learning to improve healthcare delivery.

Role Overview

Provides respiratory care utilizing critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), demonstrating competence through NBRC certification. Assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and offers health education to patients, families, and caregivers. Acts as a clinical resource, providing leadership and supporting continuous learning to improve healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and support clinical leadership.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and RRT credential from NBRC.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Certification in BLS required within 14 days; ACLS preferred.
• Hospital and departmental orientation completion is required.