Respiratory Therapist | Flexible Schedule, Competitive Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and additional

401k with company match

Generous Paid Leave Policy

Free uniforms after hire

Daily Pay partner

Newly renovated breakrooms - beverages

Monthly Employee Appreciation Events

Flexible Schedule

Potential Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care in a skilled facility setting. The role emphasizes independent work with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient health and reduce readmissions.

Pay is $35–$40 per hour based on experience, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid leave, uniforms, daily pay, and travel reimbursement possibilities. Not a remote position, on-site duties apply.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credentials.
• Active license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• 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

Clinical skills

Bedside manner

Infection control

Physiological knowledge

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Job description

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care in a skilled facility setting. The role emphasizes independent work with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient health and reduce readmissions.

Pay is $35–$40 per hour based on experience, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid leave, uniforms, daily pay, and travel reimbursement possibilities. Not a remote position, on-site duties apply.