Respiratory Therapist; RT

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off
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  We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsor ships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our Power Zone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Under general supervision and medical direction, performs respiratory care-related procedures. Exercises considerable judgment in accordance with a physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. The scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as required.

Assesses resident's condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records resident's progress and response to therapy modalities, including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff.

• Initiates, monitors, and maintains life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
• Performs airway care and maintenance.
• Manages artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol.
• Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical ventilators.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage.
• Initiates, monitors, and documents performance of various respiratory care modalities.
• Performs assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history-taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician.

• A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC-approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
• Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.