Respiratory Therapist - $10K Sign-On (Full-Time)

Valley Nursing Healthcare LLC; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time RTs)

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive Leadership Team

Staff Longevity

One-on-One Patient Care

Team-Oriented Environment

Career in Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Job summary

Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is NOW HIRING Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to join our dedicated clinical team and deliver high-quality respiratory care. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RTs, competitive pay based on experience, and both full-time and part-time opportunities in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
• Previous respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and respiratory equipment preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, therapeutic gases, and aerosol medications.
• Assess and monitor patients' respiratory status, vital signs, and responses to treatment.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises and prescribed respiratory techniques.
• Monitor and adjust respiratory equipment according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely respiratory therapy documentation.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Provide respiratory care education and support to patients, staff, and caregivers as appropriate.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Compassionate, dependable

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is NOW HIRING Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to join our dedicated clinical team and deliver high-quality respiratory care. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RTs, competitive pay based on experience, and both full-time and part-time opportunities in