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.

• 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.

• Perform respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction.
• Exercise considerable judgment in accordance with physician's treatment plan and departmental policies.
• Conduct patient/family assessment, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning.
• Initiate, monitor and maintain life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
• Perform airway and equipment maintenance.
• Manage artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures (bag ventilation and closed chest massage).
• Initiate, monitor and document performance of various respiratory care modalities.
• Perform assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status using history taking, laboratory findings, radiological studies, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan.
• Before treating a resident: check physician's orders for completeness, review orders for diagnosis, ICD‑10 code, type/duration of therapy, medication dosage, FiO2 and frequency, and check resident's chart for pertinent information to determine precautions.
• Observe and chart vital signs, breath sounds, general appearance, breathing exercises; teach and train residents.
• Notify supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
• Administer proper technical respiratory care procedures and dispense correct medication dosage; acquire and adjust devices for optimal results.
• Ensure mask, mouthpiece or tracheostomy equipment is comfortable and functioning; regulate flow and pressure.
• Observe respiratory rate/pattern, pulse, breath sounds, medication reaction and difficulty during/after treatment; chart and communicate pertinent information to the resident's nurse.
• Inspect, test, disassemble, clean, reassemble equipment, maintain adequate supply and dispose of equipment properly.
• Assist in emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the emergency team; CPR certified.
• Initiate, administer, evaluate response to, and document all therapy modalities ordered by a physician including intermittent positive pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer, percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction.
• Recognize adverse reactions to therapy modalities and take appropriate action.
• Document all resident care services rendered as part of a medical record.
• Set up, maintain and record log entries for all oxygen…