Respiratory Therapist (RT) – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Transitions Healthcare Washington; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-demand pay option

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

Retirement savings opportunities

Career advancement and professional开发

Job summary

Transitions Healthcare Washington is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team and deliver advanced respiratory care in a facility recognized for its respiratory expertise.

Our Center for Respiratory Excellence has provided post-acute pulmonary care since 2011, with an in-house team, physician leadership, and ventilator resources to support residents with complex pulmonary needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License in good standing required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation center, or acute care setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' respiratory status and provide appropriate respiratory care and treatment.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tracheal suctioning and routine tracheostomy tube changes.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilator support in accordance with physician orders.
• Administer respiratory medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other prescribed delivery methods.
• Perform chest physiotherapy (CPT), cough assist treatments, and other airway clearance therapies as ordered.
• Monitor oxygen therapy and evaluate resident response to treatment.
• Accurately document treatments, assessments, and changes in resident condition.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in resident condition while following facility policies and clinical best practices.
• Provide respiratory care for ventilator-dependent and medically complex pulmonary patients.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Assist with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Participate in ventilator weaning programs and post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following all regulatory and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus to eligible new hires.Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team. If you're passionate about delivering advanced respiratory care and want to practice in a facility recognized for its respiratory expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus to eligible new hires.

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team. If you're passionate about delivering advanced respiratory care and want to practice in a facility recognized for its respiratory expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Center for Respiratory Excellence has been providing advanced post-acute pulmonary care since 2011, delivering specialized respiratory services for ventilator-dependent and medically complex patients. With an experienced in-house respiratory team, physician leadership, and purpose-built respiratory infrastructure, we help patients successfully transition from acute care while improving long-term outcomes.

Why Join Transitions Healthcare Washington PA?

• Competitive wages
• On-demand pay option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Career advancement and professional development
• Supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Join our established Center for Respiratory Excellence established ventilator program serving patients since 2011
• Work alongside an experienced in-house respiratory therapy team with physician leadership
• Purpose-built ventilator unit with specialized respiratory resources
• Opportunity to care for medically complex pulmonary patients in a collaborative environment

As a member of our respiratory team, you'll work with patients requiring advanced pulmonary services, including:

• Ventilator management
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• BiPAP and CPAP therapy
• Oxygen therapy and centralized suction
• Respiratory failure and complex pulmonary disease management
• Ventilator weaning
• Post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation
• Neuromuscular and neurological respiratory conditions

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess residents' respiratory status and provide appropriate respiratory care and treatment.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tracheal suctioning and routine tracheostomy tube changes.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilator support in accordance with physician orders.
• Administer respiratory medications via nebulizer, metered-dose inhaler (MDI), and other prescribed delivery methods.
• Perform chest physiotherapy (CPT), cough assist treatments, and other airway clearance therapies as ordered.
• Monitor oxygen therapy and evaluate resident response to treatment.
• Accurately document treatments, assessments, and changes in resident condition.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in resident condition while following facility policies and clinical best practices
• Provide respiratory care for ventilator-dependent and medically complex pulmonary patients.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Assist with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Participate in ventilator weaning programs and post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following all regulatory and infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License in good standing required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation center, or acute care setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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