Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing & LTC

ECRP; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ExtendCare Respiratory Partners, LLC (ECRP) seeks a dependable Respiratory Therapist to deliver services in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You’ll administer treatments, monitor progress and document care per provider orders, while coordinating with facility staff to ensure safe, high‑quality respiratory care.

Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, nebulizers, airway clearance, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care license required.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Must pass background checks, health screenings and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ordered treatments.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizer treatments, inhalers and airway-clearance therapies.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and report concerns promptly.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and equipment use.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, rehabilitation professionals and care-team members.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control standards and scope of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Patient care skills

Education

Georgia Respiratory Care license

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

Job description

ExtendCare Respiratory Partners, LLC (ECRP) seeks a dependable Respiratory Therapist to deliver services in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You’ll administer treatments, monitor progress and document care per provider orders, while coordinating with facility staff to ensure safe, high‑quality respiratory care.

Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, nebulizers, airway clearance, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained.