Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

This position will support the facilities in the St. Louis, MO region. The Respiratory Therapist oversees and provides respiratory therapy services to residents in accordance with physician orders, applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and facility policies. This role ensures quality resident care, regulatory compliance, proper documentation, equipment safety, and effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.

We recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition. Here, our support doesn't clock out when you do.

Benefits You May Be Eligible For:

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, critical illness, accident, employee assistance program)
• 401(k)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assess, treat, and educate residents with cardiopulmonary conditions; administer respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy as ordered and within scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate respiratory therapy programs and resident care plans.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, billing, coding, and resident assessment information.
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment, supplies, and safety standards, including cleaning, disinfection, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor department performance indicators and recommend improvements in care quality, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation personnel, residents, families, and other healthcare professionals to support resident outcomes and discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, facility committees, surveys, training, and quality improvement activities as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to respiratory therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintain compliance with applicable practice acts, professional standards, infection control procedures, safety requirements, and facility policies.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, and positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Protect resident rights and maintain confidentiality of all protected health information.
• Promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, safety concerns, injuries, and policy violations in accordance with facility procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license, as required.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy education program.
• Current certifications as required for the position, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, or CRT.
• Knowledge of applicable respiratory therapy practice standards, long-term care regulations, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Skills and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to resident dignity and quality care.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to move throughout the facility and perform the physical duties required for respiratory therapy services.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, or emergency call-backs, as needed.
• Ability to comply with infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, and required training and competency standards.

Additional Expectations: The Respiratory Therapist is expected to uphold all facility policies, maintain professional conduct, protect resident confidentiality, complete required training, and support a safe, respectful, and person-centered care environment.

Join Our Caregiver Family! For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments. We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family. Together, we're confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.

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