Respiratory Therapist | Columbia Ancillary Services | Houtzdale

JDK Management Company•Houtzdale, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at Columbia Ancillary Services, you will provide direct patient care – delivering assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work closely with referring physicians to develop and execute individualized treatment plans that drive meaningful, long-term patient outcomes. In this role, you will build ongoing relationships with your patients — seeing them through diagnosis, treatment, education, and disease management. You are a clinical expert and a communicator, bridging the gap between technical respiratory care and the real lives your patients lead outside of a hospital. You report to the Director of Operations and operate with a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional accountability. This is not a role for someone who wants to punch in and punch out. It is a role for someone who wants to advocate for their patients, elevate clinical standards, develop professionally, and leave the function better than they found it.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the state of practice; RRT credential strongly preferred
Current BLS certification required
Proficiency in non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), home oxygen therapy, and nebulizer/aerosol treatments
Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage a patient schedule and prioritize effectively
Exceptional attention to detail; you notice changes in patient status across visits, you document thoroughly, and you follow up before small concerns become larger ones
Clear, confident communicator who can build trust with patients over time and collaborate effectively with physicians, care coordinators, and support staff

Nice To Haves

1+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
outpatient or pulmonary clinic experience a significant plus
new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered
The ideal candidate balances clinical rigor with a warm, patient-centered approach. In an outpatient setting, relationships are everything — we are looking for someone who brings both precision and genuine care to every interaction.

Responsibilities

Assessment and treatment of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and sleep-disordered breathing
Setup, education, and follow-up for home respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, home oxygen, and airway clearance devices
Patient and caregiver education on disease management
Participation in quality improvement initiatives, care protocols, and interdisciplinary care conferences
All other duties as assigned