Respiratory Therapist

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Interdisciplinary team

Long-term growth

Job summary

Blue Oak Post-Acute in Santa Rosa, CA is hiring a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing facility. The RT provides respiratory care per physician orders in a post-acute setting.

Responsibilities include administering neb treatments, oxygen, trach care, suctioning; monitoring respiratory status; managing ventilators; documenting; collaborating with nurses and physicians; educating patients and caregivers as needed.

Qualifications

• Current RT license in good standing (state-specific)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• SNF, subacute, or long-term care experience preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments (neb treatments, oxygen therapy, trach care, suctioning)
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to optimize patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory therapies as needed

Skills

RT license

BLS

ACLS preferred

SNF/subacute experience

Communication skills

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Now Hiring | Per - Diem

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT)to join our team at a well-established Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, dependable, and experienced in providing respiratory care to subacute and long-term care patients.

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations. This role supports patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions in a post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory treatments (neb treatments, oxygen therapy, trach care, suctioning, etc.)
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to optimize patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory therapies as needed

Qualifications:

• Current RT license in good standing (state-specific)
• BLS required (ACLS preferred, if applicable)
• SNF, subacute, or long-term care experience preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity for long-term stability and growth

Blue Oak Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and therapy center located in sunny Santa Rosa, California. Just blocks from Julliard Park, our charming 181-bed skilled nursing center proudly provides short-term and long-term residency.
When you enter Blue Oak Post-Acute, you enter a community of compassion. You’ll see it in our people and in our service. We are committed to meeting the needs of our residents, families, and community. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!