Respiratory Therapist (RT/RPT) - Full Time

(Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation) Lancaster Post Acute, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Additional benefits

Job summary

Buckeye Care & Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to grow our post-acute respiratory program, with a focus on non-invasive NIV therapies (BiPAP/CPAP) under the Director of Nursing.

You will assess, implement, and monitor NIV therapy, educate residents and families, document in EMR, and collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to expand services and improve patient care. Night shifts required with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License.
• RRT or CRT credential required or eligible.
• Experience with NIV BiPAP/CPAP preferred.
• Background in SNF/long-term care or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, initiate, monitor BiPAP/CPAP (NIV) therapy.
• Perform respiratory assessments and identify residents needing services.
• Administer respiratory treatments as ordered.
• Educate residents, families and staff on equipment and therapies.
• Document in EMR and collaborate with medical team.
• Support program development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Non-invasive ventilation experience

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Nursing coordination

Education

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to help build something new? Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Buckeye Care & Rehabilitation is hiring a full‑time Respiratory Therapist to help grow our respiratory therapy program in a post‑acute setting. This role will initially focus on non‑invasive ventilation (NIV), including BiPAP and CPAP therapy, while working collaboratively with nursing leadership to expand respiratory services, support admissions, and provide high‑quality respiratory care to our residents.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, initiate, monitor, and manage BiPAP/CPAP (NIV) therapy.
• Perform respiratory assessments and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
• Assist residents with incentive spirometer use and pulmonary hygiene.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory equipment and therapies.
• Document assessments, treatments, and therapy compliance in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, admissions, and clinical leadership.
• Support respiratory evaluations for prospective admissions and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
• Assist with the continued development and growth of the facility’s respiratory therapy program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and respiratory education for staff.
• Provide additional respiratory therapy coverage, including occasional supplemental or on‑call support, as needed to maintain respiratory services.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Experience with or willingness to learn non‑invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
• Skilled nursing, long‑term care, or acute care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and patient‑centered.

Why This Job

• Competitive pay: $30–$38/hour, based on experience.
• Full‑time night shift (10:00 PM–10:00 AM).
• Three scheduled 12‑hour shifts per week with opportunities for additional hours.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional benefits.
• Supportive nursing and clinical leadership.
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing respiratory therapy program from the ground up.
• Professional growth in an expanding post‑acute respiratory care service.

If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to help build a respiratory therapy program, work closely with nursing leadership, and make a meaningful impact in post‑acute care, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post‑acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission‑driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.