Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
United Methodist Communities is hiring a per diem Respiratory Therapist at Bristol Glen, a nonprofit senior living community on 74 acres in Sussex County, New Jersey. The position supports residents in a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation unit, as well as residents in assisted living, memory support, and independent living. The role offers the opportunity to care for residents over weeks and months and address a wide range of respiratory needs. The Respiratory Therapist delivers services to promote comfort, breathing efficiency, and quality of life. Care includes oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and CPAP/BiPAP support. The therapist assesses respiratory status, responds to changes and urgent clinical situations, educates and supports residents and families, documents care, and coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The position requires compliance with New Jersey licensure requirements and respiratory care best practices. This is a per diem day-shift role with weekday and weekend shifts scheduled around the employee’s availability and resident needs. The stated pay is $35 per hour. A negative drug test and background check are required before starting. A flu vaccine is required, with medical and religious exemptions potentially available.
Requirements
- Active New Jersey respiratory care license from the NJ State Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT).
- At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or long-term care setting.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English with residents, families, and the care team, both in person and in charting.
- Negative drug test.
- Flu vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
Nice To Haves
- RRT credential.
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living.
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory therapy services that promote comfort, breathing efficiency, and quality of life.
- Provide oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and CPAP/BiPAP support.
- Assess respiratory status, identify changes, and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations.
- Educate and support residents and families regarding ongoing respiratory health.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate updates with the care team.
- Coordinate resident-centered care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Practice in compliance with New Jersey licensure requirements and respiratory care best practices.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Group life and voluntary life insurance.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access.
- Generous paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Employee assistance program and discount programs.
- Some benefits depend on position, shift, and hours.
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