Respiratory Therapist — Rehab & Skilled Nursing Impact

Stilwell Nursing and Rehab; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stilwell Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a long-term care setting. You will educate residents and families, assess needs, administer therapies, and monitor patients under physician orders while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires current licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in healthcare settings, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

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.
• Maintain safety through equipment inspection and following emergency response protocols; collaborate with nursing staff and physicians.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Respiratory Therapist license (OK)

Job description

Stilwell Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a long-term care setting. You will educate residents and families, assess needs, administer therapies, and monitor patients under physician orders while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires current licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in healthcare settings, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.