Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Prevention Program

Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Prevention Program
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Make a Difference Before a Crisis Happens

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our growing Pulmonary Prevention Program . This is a unique opportunity to work in a proactive respiratory care environment focused on preventing respiratory decline, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving quality of life for residents through evidence-based pulmonary interventions.

Unlike traditional acute care settings, our program emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and ongoing respiratory management to keep residents healthier and functioning at their highest level.

Position Highlights

• No overnight shifts required

• Flexible scheduling with:

  • 12-hour shifts

  • 10-hour shifts

  • 8-hour shifts

• Opportunity to work closely with nursing, rehabilitation, providers, and interdisciplinary teams

• Meaningful patient relationships and long-term outcome tracking

• Focus on proactive respiratory care rather than reactive crisis management

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and identify residents appropriate for pulmonary program enrollment.

• Implement and monitor pulmonary prevention therapies designed to reduce respiratory complications and hospitalizations.

• Provide airway clearance therapies including:

  • Cough Assist

  • Vest Therapy

  • Acapella

  • EZPAP

  • Percussion and postural drainage

  • Incentive Spirometry

• Manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and ventilator-dependent residents as appropriate.

• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes of condition early.

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize pulmonary treatment plans.

• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory disease management and prevention strategies.

• Document treatments, assessments, clinical outcomes, and therapy effectiveness accurately.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing rehospitalizations and pulmonary infections.

Our Pulmonary Program Focus

Our mission is to improve resident outcomes by:

• Reducing avoidable hospital readmissions

• Preventing respiratory infections and complications

• Supporting residents' independence and participation in daily activities

• Improving breathing efficiency and pulmonary function

• Identifying respiratory decline before hospitalization becomes necessary

• Providing individualized, evidence-based respiratory interventions

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)

• Current BLS certification

• Long-term care, SNF, pulmonary rehabilitation, or ventilator experience preferred

• Strong clinical assessment skills

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Passion for preventative care and resident-centered outcomes

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Salary Range: $35-$40/hour based on experience.

Why Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center?

At Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab, you'll be part of an innovative and growing pulmonary program dedicated to changing the way respiratory care is delivered in the post-acute setting. If you are passionate about prevention, improving outcomes, and making a lasting impact in residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.