Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
UMC Bristol Glen, Newton, NJ
$35 per hour

Choose your own day shifts, weekdays or weekends. Earn $35 an hour as a per diem Respiratory Therapist caring for older adults at Bristol Glen in Newton, NJ.

Who you'll care for
Bristol Glen is a nonprofit senior living community on 74 acres in Sussex County. You'll support residents in our 60-bed skilled nursing and rehab unit, along with residents in assisted living, memory support, and independent living. You get to know people over weeks and months, not just one hospital stay, and you'll see a wide range of breathing needs.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver respiratory therapy services that promote comfort, breathing efficiency, and quality of life
• Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and CPAP/BiPAP support
• Assess respiratory status, identify changes, and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations
• Partner with residents and families to provide education and support for ongoing respiratory health
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate updates with the care team
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident-centered care
• Practice in compliance with New Jersey licensure requirements and respiratory care best practices

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Active New Jersey respiratory care license from the NJ State Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT)
• 2+ year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or long-term care setting
• Able to communicate clearly in English with residents, families, and the care team, both in person and in charting

Preferred:

• RRT credential
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living

Pay and Benefits

• $35.00 per hour
• Choose your own day and weekend shifts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs
• Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent

Schedule
Per diem day shifts on weekdays and weekends. We schedule around your availability and residents' needs.

Why Bristol Glen
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work nine years in a row.

Before You Start
This role requires a negative drug test and a background check. A flu vaccine is required, and medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Ready to Apply?
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.