Respiratory Therapist

PACS

13d

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist – (Non-Invasive Vent Focus) Be part of the care that helps patients breathe—and heal—over time. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide specialized respiratory care to medically complex patients, with a strong emphasis on non-invasive ventilation, and chronic respiratory disease management. If you value clinical autonomy, patient continuity, and collaborative care, this is the role for you. What You’ll Do Deliver comprehensive respiratory and pulmonary therapy for patients, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation. Manage and monitor non-invasive ventilation therapies (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow systems), adjusting settings based on patient response and clinical goals. Perform detailed respiratory assessments to identify changes in physiologic and psychosocial status. Support ventilator weaning and respiratory rehabilitation in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data to guide individualized plans of care. Implement evidence-based respiratory interventions aligned with hospital policies and patient care standards. Communicate changes in respiratory status promptly to physicians, nursing staff, and respiratory leadership. Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and emergency procedures in a high-acuity environment. Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly. Build strong working relationships across departments to support coordinated, long-term patient care. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies. What We’re Looking For Respiratory Therapists with experience or strong interest in LTAC and chronic respiratory care Comfort and proficiency with non-invasive ventilation modalities Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team Commitment to ethical practice, accountability, and quality improvement Why Join Our LTAC Team? Work with complex patients and see measurable progress over time Greater clinical autonomy and involvement in long-term care planning Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration A professional environment that values respiratory therapy expertise If you’re passionate about non-invasive ventilation, chronic respiratory management, and making a lasting impact in an LTAC setting, we invite you to apply. Approximately 5-7 hours per week PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

Respiratory Therapists with experience or strong interest in LTAC and chronic respiratory care
Comfort and proficiency with non-invasive ventilation modalities
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team
Commitment to ethical practice, accountability, and quality improvement

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive respiratory and pulmonary therapy for patients, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation.
Manage and monitor non-invasive ventilation therapies (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow systems), adjusting settings based on patient response and clinical goals.
Perform detailed respiratory assessments to identify changes in physiologic and psychosocial status.
Support ventilator weaning and respiratory rehabilitation in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.
Collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data to guide individualized plans of care.
Implement evidence-based respiratory interventions aligned with hospital policies and patient care standards.
Communicate changes in respiratory status promptly to physicians, nursing staff, and respiratory leadership.
Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and emergency procedures in a high-acuity environment.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
Build strong working relationships across departments to support coordinated, long-term patient care.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.