Respiratory Therapist - Flexible Schedule & Clinical Impact

Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily pay

Breakroom refreshments

Employee events

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient‑first care team. You will perform respiratory assessments, administer therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable readmissions while promoting optimal function.

We offer a pay rate of $45-$55 per hour based on experience, comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid leave, daily pay options, and a supportive, professional

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credentials.
• Illinois license in good standing.
• CPR certified required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a Home Health, LTACH, or any sub-acute setting is a plus.
• This position is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluation.
• Provide thorough medical record evaluation.
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition.
• Evaluate, treat, and care for residents with respiratory problems including but not limited to those with tracheostomies including the administration of bland aerosols and suctioning.
• Evaluate resident care and resident outcomes as they relate to respiratory care; analyze outcomes and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care based upon the analysis.
• Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment and preventative measures to prevent decline in resident's respiratory function.
• Management and weaning of supplemental oxygen.
• Management and weaning of trachs.
• Assist with pulmonary rehab modalities.
• Perform all aspects of direct respiratory patient care.
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
• Operate respiratory care equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in providing staff education.
• Maintain appropriate respiratory supply stock.
• Assist nursing staff when required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

CRT/RT credentials

Illinois license

CPR/ACLS

LTC experience

Home health/LTACH experience

Not remote

Job description

Accolade Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient‑first care team. You will perform respiratory assessments, administer therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable readmissions while promoting optimal function.

We offer a pay rate of $45-$55 per hour based on experience, comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid leave, daily pay options, and a supportive, professional