Respiratory Therapist for Skilled Nursing — Care Leader

Elk Grove Post Acute; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive Wages

Great Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Continuing Education & Training

Job summary

Elk Grove Post Acute is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Elk Grove, CA. The role involves evaluating and treating residents with breathing disorders under a physician's direction, using respiratory care equipment and monitoring responses to therapy.

Requirements include 2–4 years of respiratory therapy experience, a current state license, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to work under stress in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of direct Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Current Respiratory License in the state.
• Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing disorders under physician direction.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor residents’ physiological responses to therapy.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy experience

CPR/BLS certification

Ability to work under stress

Education

State Respiratory License

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Elk Grove Post Acute is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Elk Grove, CA. The role involves evaluating and treating residents with breathing disorders under a physician's direction, using respiratory care equipment and monitoring responses to therapy.

Requirements include 2–4 years of respiratory therapy experience, a current state license, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to work under stress in a long‑term care setting.