Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP)

Covenant Post Acute – Fresno, CA

Join Our Team and Help Residents Breathe Easier Every Day

At Covenant Post Acute, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a 121-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care that promotes healing, independence, and quality of life. Our highly skilled interdisciplinary team works together to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to lead and expand our Respiratory Therapy Program. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving respiratory outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and enhancing the lives of our residents.

Position

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP)

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Location
Covenant Post Acute
3408 E. Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726

What You'll Do

As the Respiratory Therapist, you will provide specialized respiratory care services to residents requiring pulmonary support and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation, and administration.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments.
• Develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer nebulizer treatments, inhalers, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance treatments.
• Manage oxygen therapy and monitor pulse oximetry.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Manage BiPAP and CPAP therapy.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory disease management.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning.
• Assist with reducing avoidable respiratory-related hospital readmissions.
• Maintain complete and accurate EMR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDPH, OSHA, and infection prevention standards.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking abilities.

Preferred

• Skilled Nursing Facility or Subacute experience.
• Ventilator and tracheostomy experience.
• Pulmonary rehabilitation experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part B respiratory billing.
• Experience performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).

Why Join Covenant Post Acute?

We believe in investing in our employees.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Career Growth & Advancement
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Environment
• Opportunity to build and lead an expanding Respiratory Therapy Program

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Has a passion for improving residents' quality of life.
• Thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Enjoys educating staff and residents.
• Takes initiative and enjoys building clinical programs.
• Values compassionate, resident-centered care.

Our Mission

At Covenant Post Acute, our mission is to provide exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services while treating every resident with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for clinicians who share our commitment to excellence and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.