Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Prevention Program

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join its Pulmonary Prevention Program. This unique role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and proactive respiratory care to reduce readmissions and improve residents' quality of life.

You will work in a proactive environment with no overnight shifts, offering 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shifts and close collaboration with nursing, rehab, and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT).
• Current BLS certification.
• Long-term care, SNF, pulmonary rehabilitation, or ventilator experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Passion for preventative care and resident-centered outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and identify residents appropriate for pulmonary program enrollment.
• Implement and monitor pulmonary prevention therapies designed to reduce respiratory complications and hospitalizations.
• Provide airway clearance therapies including: Cough Assist, Vest Therapy, Acapella, EZPAP, Percussion and postural drainage, Incentive Spirometry.
• Manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and ventilator-dependent residents as appropriate.
• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes of condition early.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize pulmonary treatment plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory disease management and prevention strategies.
• Document treatments, assessments, clinical outcomes, and therapy effectiveness accurately.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing rehospitalizations and pulmonary infections.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Prevention focus

Resident-centered care

Education

Respiratory Therapist license (RRT/CRT)

BLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Prevention Program
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Make a Difference Before a Crisis Happens

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our growing Pulmonary Prevention Program. This is a unique opportunity to work in a proactive respiratory care environment focused on preventing respiratory decline, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving quality of life for residents through evidence-based pulmonary interventions.

Unlike traditional acute care settings, our program emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and ongoing respiratory management to keep residents healthier and functioning at their highest level.

Position Highlights

• No overnight shifts required

• Flexible scheduling with:

  • 12-hour shifts

  • 10-hour shifts

  • 8-hour shifts

• Opportunity to work closely with nursing, rehabilitation, providers, and interdisciplinary teams

• Meaningful patient relationships and long-term outcome tracking

• Focus on proactive respiratory care rather than reactive crisis management

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and identify residents appropriate for pulmonary program enrollment.

• Implement and monitor pulmonary prevention therapies designed to reduce respiratory complications and hospitalizations.

• Provide airway clearance therapies including:

  • Cough Assist

  • Vest Therapy

  • Acapella

  • EZPAP

  • Percussion and postural drainage

  • Incentive Spirometry

• Manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and ventilator-dependent residents as appropriate.

• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes of condition early.

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize pulmonary treatment plans.

• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory disease management and prevention strategies.

• Document treatments, assessments, clinical outcomes, and therapy effectiveness accurately.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing rehospitalizations and pulmonary infections.

Our Pulmonary Program Focus

Our mission is to improve resident outcomes by:

• Reducing avoidable hospital readmissions

• Preventing respiratory infections and complications

• Supporting residents' independence and participation in daily activities

• Improving breathing efficiency and pulmonary function

• Identifying respiratory decline before hospitalization becomes necessary

• Providing individualized, evidence-based respiratory interventions

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)

• Current BLS certification

• Long-term care, SNF, pulmonary rehabilitation, or ventilator experience preferred

• Strong clinical assessment skills

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Passion for preventative care and resident-centered outcomes

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Salary Range:

$35-$40/hour based on experience.

Why Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center?

At Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab, you'll be part of an innovative and growing pulmonary program dedicated to changing the way respiratory care is delivered in the post-acute setting. If you are passionate about prevention, improving outcomes, and making a lasting impact in residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.