Respiratory Therapist

Pinesatpoughkeepsie; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to residents with respiratory conditions, manage ventilator-dependent residents, and educate families on care plans. The ideal candidate will be certified, possess a valid state licensure, and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on resident well-being.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Certification as RRT or CRT required.
• Valid state licensure.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents.
• Educate residents and families on respiratory conditions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Valid state licensure

Previous experience in long-term care

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our residents with respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities Of a Respiratory Therapist

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate treatments to residents with respiratory ailments
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning and addressing any complications promptly
• Administer oxygen therapy as prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as necessary to maintain optimal respiratory function
• Educate residents and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure seamless communication
• Respond efficiently to respiratory emergencies, providing immediate interventions and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed
  
  

If you're passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents with respiratory conditions, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Respiratory therapist.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Previous experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
  
  

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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