Respiratory Therapist, Traveling (Long Term Care / Nursing Homes)

Career Strategies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in the Chicagoland area. This role involves traveling to various nursing homes to assess and implement respiratory techniques for patients with diverse respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will ensure high-quality care through thorough documentation and collaboration with nursing staff. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. If you're passionate about respiratory care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed as RRT or CRT and BLS certification required.
• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple nursing homes and complete patient assessments.
• Initiate therapies and maintain patient records.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Techniques

Documentation

Equipment Operation

Education

RRT or CRT License

BLS Certification

Job description

-The Respiratory Therapist will travel to multiple nursing homes located in the Chicagoland area.
-Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress the rehab patients with many different Respiratory illness/diseases and non respiratory illness.
-Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment
-Complete a variety of bedside treatments
-Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter
-Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation
-Attend applicable IDT meetings
-Experience is a long term care setting
-Follow procedure and protocol of facility
-Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
-Performs related duties as required
-Respiratory Therapist (RT) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed as RRT or CRT.
Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer