Respiratory Therapist: Skilled Nursing & LTC

ECRP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Extended Care Respiratory Partners, LLC is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The therapist will deliver treatments under provider orders, monitor resident progress, maintain documentation, and collaborate with facility staff to support safe, high-quality respiratory care.

Requirements include TN Respiratory Care Practitioner license, NBRC credential (RRT/CRT), and BLS certification; experience with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Tennessee Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC RRT or CRT credential.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator care

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Tools

NBRC credential

BLS certification

Job description

Extended Care Respiratory Partners, LLC is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The therapist will deliver treatments under provider orders, monitor resident progress, maintain documentation, and collaborate with facility staff to support safe, high-quality respiratory care.

Requirements include TN Respiratory Care Practitioner license, NBRC credential (RRT/CRT), and BLS certification; experience with