Respiratory Therapist — SNF PDPM Assessments

Theuniversityunion; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 120,540,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform specialized PDPM respiratory assessments across our skilled nursing facility network. This PRN role combines respiratory care, assessments, and documentation review to identify respiratory conditions and support facility compliance.

Ideal candidates will have CRT or RRT credentials, active state licensure, and strong independent work skills to manage caseloads across multiple facilities and patient populations.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments within skilled nursing facilities.
• Evaluate patients’ respiratory history and current respiratory status.
• Assess oxygen utilization, respiratory treatments, and pulmonary conditions.
• Identify respiratory diagnoses including COPD, chronic respiratory failure, and other chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Assess breathing patterns, secretions, and oxygen saturation.
• Complete structured ERS respiratory evaluations on a designated assessment cycle.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of respiratory findings.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and facility leadership teams.
• Educate facility staff on respiratory conditions and best practices when appropriate.

Skills

CRT or RRT

State license

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independence

Driver's license

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform specialized PDPM respiratory assessments across our skilled nursing facility network. This PRN role combines respiratory care, assessments, and documentation review to identify respiratory conditions and support facility compliance.

Ideal candidates will have CRT or RRT credentials, active state licensure, and strong independent work skills to manage caseloads across multiple facilities and patient populations.