Respiratory Therapist – Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Accolade Health Care LLC.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily pay

Breakroom beverages

Employee events

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to promote and restore patients' health. You will perform assessments, monitoring, and clinical interventions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.

The role requires CRT/RRT credentials, Illinois license, CPR certification, and experience in long-term or sub-acute care settings. Not a remote position with eligible benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credentials required.
• Active license in good standing with Illinois licensing authority.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Experience in Home Health, LTACH, or sub-acute settings a plus.
• Position is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluations.
• Provide thorough medical record evaluation.
• Deliver appropriate treatments to support maximal respiratory function.
• Evaluate and treat residents with respiratory problems including tracheostomies; administer bland aerosols and suction.
• Analyze outcomes to guide changes in care plans.
• Wean and manage supplemental oxygen.
• Wean and manage tracheostomies.
• Assist with pulmonary rehab modalities.
• Perform direct respiratory patient care.
• Educate residents or caregivers on respiratory care.
• Operate respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in staff education.
• Maintain respiratory supply stock.
• Assist nursing staff as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Infection control

Physiological knowledge

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

CRT or RRT credentials

Illinois license in good standing

Job description

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to promote and restore patients' health. You will perform assessments, monitoring, and clinical interventions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.

The role requires CRT/RRT credentials, Illinois license, CPR certification, and experience in long-term or sub-acute care settings. Not a remote position with eligible benefits and competitive pay.