Respiratory Therapist Dayshift

• Base Pay $77,500.00 - $82,500.00 / Year
• Job Category Skilled Nursing Clinical Services
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

• Phone (973) 650 - 1272

Respiratory Therapist - ERS | Central Massachusetts

New Jersey Respiratory Associates

Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking to expand your clinical expertise and make a meaningful impact across skilled nursing facilities in the Central Massachusetts area?

New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to provide specialized respiratory assessments throughout our Northern Chicago skilled nursing facility network.

This unique role combines respiratory care, clinical assessments, and documentation review to support facilities in accurately identifying respiratory conditions and maintaining compliance.

Whether you are an experienced therapist or looking to broaden your clinical skill set, this position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to improve patient outcomes while supporting facility compliance and reimbursement initiatives.

Primary location:
Shrewsbury, MA

Service territory:
Shrewsbury, Oak Knoll

Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments within skilled nursing facilities.

Evaluate patients’ respiratory history and current respiratory status.

Assess oxygen utilization, respiratory treatments, and pulmonary conditions.

Identify respiratory diagnoses including, but not limited to:

COPD

Chronic Respiratory Failure

Other chronic pulmonary conditions

Assess breathing patterns, secretions, and oxygen saturation.

Complete structured ERS respiratory evaluations on a designated assessment cycle.

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of respiratory findings.

Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and facility leadership teams.

Educate facility staff on respiratory conditions and best practices when appropriate.

Support facilities in maintaining compliance with ERS requirements.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities and patient caseloads.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC).

Experience with PDPM, MDS, or clinical documentation initiatives.

Familiarity with chronic pulmonary disease management.

Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Opportunity to specialize in a growing area of respiratory care.

Professional development and training in ERS respiratory assessments.

A diverse work environment across Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities.

The ability to directly impact patient care and support facility compliance initiatives.

For over 40 years, New Jersey Respiratory Associates has proudly served a diverse network of healthcare partners and patients while remaining committed to exceptional bedside care. We continue to expand innovative respiratory programs that improve patient outcomes and support the evolving needs of the post-acute care community.

Physical and Emotional Demands:
Good physical and emotional health. The Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for extended periods, assist with lifting or moving patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings.

Exposure Risks:
The normal work routine may involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Employees are responsible for following OSHA standards and universal precautions.

Working Conditions:

Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

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