Respiratory Therapist (RT​/RPT) - Full Time

## Respiratory Therapist (RT/RPT) - Full Time Apply locations:
Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR175891

Looking for an opportunity to help build something new? Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Buckeye Care & Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist to help grow our respiratory therapy program in a post-acute setting. This role will initially focus on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), including BiPAP and CPAP therapy, while working collaboratively with nursing leadership to expand respiratory services, support admissions, and provide high-quality respiratory care to our residents.
** What You'll Do
*** Assess, initiate, monitor, and manage BiPAP/CPAP (NIV) therapy.
* Perform respiratory assessments and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
* Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
* Assist residents with incentive spirometer use and pulmonary hygiene.
* Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory equipment and therapies.
* Document assessments, treatments, and therapy compliance in the electronic medical record.
* Collaborate with physicians, nursing, admissions, and clinical leadership.
* Support respiratory evaluations for prospective admissions and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
* Assist with the continued development and growth of the facility's respiratory therapy program.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and respiratory education for staff.
* Provide additional respiratory therapy coverage, including occasional supplemental or on-call support, as needed to maintain respiratory services.
** What We're Looking For
*** Current
** Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License**.
* ** Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
** or
** Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
** credential.
* Experience with or willingness to learn non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
* Skilled nursing, long-term care, or acute care experience preferred.
* Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
* Reliable, team-oriented, and patient-centered.
** Why This Job
*** Competitive pay: **$30–$38/hour**, based on experience.
* ** Full-time night shift (10:00 PM–10:00 AM).**
* ** Three scheduled 12-hour shifts per week with opportunities for additional hours.
*** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional benefits.
* Supportive nursing and clinical leadership.
* Opportunity to help build and shape a growing respiratory therapy program from the ground up.
* Professional growth in an expanding post-acute respiratory care service.

If you're looking for a unique opportunity to help build a respiratory therapy program, work closely with nursing leadership, and make a meaningful impact in post-acute care, we'd love to hear from you.
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