Raspatory Therapist (RT)

**Join the WeCare Centers Team as a Respiratory Therapist!** **At WeCare Centers, we're committed to delivering compassionate, resident\-centered care while creating a supportive environment where our employees can thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional respiratory care to residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. In this role, you'll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to help residents breathe easier, recover more strongly, and achieve their highest level of wellness.** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Assess residents' respiratory status and identify changes requiring intervention. * Administer respiratory therapies and treatments as prescribed, including aerosol medications, nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance therapies. * Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot oxygen delivery systems and respiratory equipment. * Manage residents requiring CPAP, BiPAP, and other non\-invasive ventilation devices. * Perform pulse oximetry and other respiratory assessments as ordered. * Evaluate residents for signs of respiratory distress and respond promptly to emergencies. * Collaborate with physicians regarding respiratory care plans and treatment recommendations. * Educate residents and families on respiratory conditions, medications, oxygen safety, and equipment use. * Monitor the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and document resident responses. * Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). * Participate in admission assessments, care planning meetings, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team conferences. * Assist with infection prevention practices related to respiratory care, including equipment cleaning and isolation precautions. * Ensure oxygen cylinders, concentrators, suction equipment, and respiratory devices are properly maintained and safely stored. * Participate in emergency response e