Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Care, Flexible Schedule

Accolade Health Care LLC.; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily Pay

Breakroom stocked beverages

Monthly employee appreciation events

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement potential

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to promote and restore patients' health through assessments, monitoring, and interventions. This role requires independent work, collaboration with the medical team, and reducing avoidable hospital readmissions.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, managing oxygen and tracheostomy care, and educating staff and caregivers while maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credentials.
• Active Illinois license in good standing.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• LT.Care experience preferred; home health/LTACH/sub-acute a plus.
• Not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient evaluation.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and treatments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care.
• Manage oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
• Educate residents and caregivers on respiratory health.
• Maintain equipment safely and stock respiratory supplies.

Skills

Exceptional clinical skills

Bedside manner

Infection control

Physiological knowledge

Strong verbal communication

Multi-tasking

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 through assessments, monitoring, and interventions. This role requires independent work, collaboration with the medical team, and reducing avoidable hospital readmissions.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, managing oxygen and tracheostomy care, and educating staff and caregivers while maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies.