Respiratory Therapist - Park Place, Great Falls

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $20,000

Job summary

Park Place Transitional Care & Rehab in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit. The role includes providing respiratory treatments, assessing patients, and running the shift with leadership duties.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting, stay proficient in PFTs and bronchoscopes, and contribute to patient education for families.

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana Respiratory Therapist license.
• CRT or RRT credential required.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and interventions as ordered, understanding purpose and side effects.
• Assess patient tolerance and response to treatments.
• Follow sterilization procedures and collaborate with infection preventionist.
• Inspect, test and operate respiratory equipment safely.
• Develop care plans, educate patients and families, and contribute to the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead shift operations: assignments, troubleshooting, emergencies, and liaise with nurses, DON, Administrator and physicians.
• Maintain proficiency in PFTs and bronchoscopes.

Skills

Respiratory license

RRT/CRT credential

ACLS & BLS

Graduate of RT school

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy school

Job description

Breathe new life into your respiratory career on Montana's first long-term vent unit

Highlights

• Pay: $40-55/hr
• Hiring bonus: $20,000 (ask us about payout terms)
• Schedule: Full-time; includes shift lead duties
• Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit, opened November 2025

Something for everyone

We have something for everyone, whether you want a dynamic workflow, work-life balance, or a team that feels like family. We take a family approach here: we treat our staff and our residents like family. Leaders roll up their sleeves, and we look out for each other. With Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit on site, you can build high-acuity respiratory skills without leaving the state.

What you'll do

• Give respiratory treatments and interventions as ordered and know their purpose and side effects
• Assess patients, their tolerance of treatment and response
• Follow equipment sterilization procedures and work daily with the infection preventionist
• Inspect, test and safely run respiratory equipment
• Build care plans, teach patients and families, and contribute to the interdisciplinary team daily
• Run the shift: assignments, troubleshooting, emergencies, and liaison with nurses, DON, Administrator and physicians
• Stay proficient in PFTs and bronchoscopes

What you bring

• Current Montana Respiratory Therapist license
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy school
• Active CRT or RRT credential
• Current ACLS and BLS

Life in Great Falls

Life in Great Falls means carving fresh powder at Showdown, casting for trout on the blue-ribbon Missouri River, and exploring the wild ridges of the Little Belt Mountains. As central Montana's regional healthcare hub, Great Falls gives you a big career with a short commute and a paycheck that goes further.

Park Place Transitional Care & Rehab, Great Falls, MT. Park Place is an equal opportunity employer.