Respiratory Therapist (RT) – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA•Washington, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA is seeking a compassionate, skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our specialized pulmonary care team. Our Center for Respiratory Excellence has been providing advanced post-acute pulmonary care since 2011, delivering specialized respiratory services for ventilator-dependent and medically complex patients. With an experienced in-house respiratory team, physician leadership, and purpose-built respiratory infrastructure, we help patients successfully transition from acute care while improving long-term outcomes.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License in good standing required.
Current BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation center, or acute care setting preferred.
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

Assess residents' respiratory status and provide appropriate respiratory care and treatment.
Perform tracheostomy care, including tracheal suctioning and routine tracheostomy tube changes.
Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilator support in accordance with physician orders.
Administer respiratory medications via nebulizer, metered-dose inhaler (MDI), and other prescribed delivery methods.
Perform chest physiotherapy (CPT), cough assist treatments, and other airway clearance therapies as ordered.
Monitor oxygen therapy and evaluate resident response to treatment.
Accurately document treatments, assessments, and changes in resident condition.
Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in resident condition while following facility policies and clinical best practices.
Provide respiratory care for ventilator-dependent and medically complex pulmonary patients.
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient response to treatment.
Assist with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
Participate in ventilator weaning programs and post-operative pulmonary rehabilitation.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized respiratory care plans.
Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following all regulatory and infection prevention standards.