Regional Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Royal Health Group is looking for a motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our team.
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About the company
Royal Health is a family-owned and operated group of Skilled Nursing Facilities dedicated to providing the highest standards of personal care for our residents in our nursing homes. We seek to innovate and expand our services to ensure we meet the evolving needs of those in our care.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing respiratory care plans for residents within the skilled nursing facility. The RT will assess residents' respiratory needs, provide therapeutic interventions, and educate residents and staff on respiratory health management. This role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to residents with varying degrees of respiratory complications. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality resident care, support the nursing staff, and ensure that residents receive the best possible treatment in a variety of settings, including long term care, sub-acute care, and memory care. This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to resident-centered care.
Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
Consult and Support up to 17 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Assess residents’ respiratory needs, provide therapeutic interventions, and educate Residents and staff on respiratory health management.
Design, implement, and manage respiratory care plans for residents within the skilled nursing facility,
Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and treatment modalities.
Ability to lift and move residents and equipment as necessary.
Standing, walking, crouching, and bending are frequently required.
May be exposed to infectious diseases and other hazardous conditions typical of healthcare environments.
Document residents information accurately while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records and healthcare technology.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive resident care in our 17 facilities.
Work is performed in a skilled nursing facility setting, with regular interaction with residents, families, and healthcare staff.
May require evening, weekend, and holiday consultation based on facility needs.
Skills
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
Experience working with geriatric populations is a plus.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records and healthcare technology.
Strong understanding of resident care principles and practices.
Ability to provide compassionate support.
Proficient in lifting techniques to ensure the safety of both residents and staff.
Familiarity with Skilled Nursing, Sub-acute, and Memory Care and the specific needs of residents.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations to maintain resident confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations during an emergency.
Excellent communication skills to interact with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
This Respiratory Therapist role is essential for ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care while promoting their dignity and comfort throughout their healthcare journey.
Benefits
Paid Weekly
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Employer Sponsored Life Insurance
401K
Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
Early Access to Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Various Discount Programs (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, Club Memberships,)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Apply now and join our family of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.
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