Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Stilwell Nursing and Rehab; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stilwell Nursing and Rehab is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a long-term care setting. You will assess, treat, and monitor residents, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

The role involves education, adherence to regulatory standards, and involvement in care planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license/certification in the applicable state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory care procedures and equipment use.
• Assess residents' respiratory status and review physician orders for respiratory care needs.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and airway management.
• Monitor residents receiving respiratory support and report changes in condition promptly.
• Assist with pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, infection control standards, and respiratory care protocols.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Documentation skills

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Nebulizers

Ventilators

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: SNH - STILWELL, OK 74960Job Shift: AnyPosition Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services to residents in a health and rehabilitation setting. This role assesses, treats, and monitors residents with cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality resident-centered care. The Respiratory Therapist supports clinical outcomes through respiratory education, treatments, compliance with healthcare regulations, and proactive resident monitoring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Care & Respiratory Services

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory care procedures and equipment use
• Assess residents' respiratory status and review physician orders for respiratory care needs
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and airway management
• Monitor residents receiving respiratory support and report changes in condition promptly
• Assist with pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing treatment plans

Clinical Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, infection control standards, and respiratory care protocols
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Maintain all education documentation provided to staff

Equipment & Safety

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment
• Ensure oxygen storage and respiratory equipment are maintained safely and according to regulations
• Follow all safety procedures and emergency response protocols related to respiratory services

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, rehabilitation teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate resident status updates and respiratory concerns effectively
• Support staff education and training related to respiratory care services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices, procedures, and equipment
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license/certification in the applicable state
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred