Respiratory Therapist Full-time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist who is looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience in a role where your actions directly impact the health and wellbeing of every resident you serve. You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain a quality of life. If you are seeking an opportunity that matches your passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you

Why Join Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation?

At Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation , we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

MUST BE OK WORKING SUNDAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being

• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most

• Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday

• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $42.00 / Hour depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapist will provide essential respiratory care to our residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role involves assessing, managing, and treating residents with respiratory issues, utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as Acapella, Incentive Spirometry (IS), EZPAP, and Chest Physiotherapy (CPT). The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains knowledge of the varying aspects of all things Pulmonary as allowed within the therapist scope and licensure of the long-term care facility.

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate nursing contact for intervention.

• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures and maintains effective infection control

• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any extension of the Pulmonary Program

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on residents of varying acuity and age and life station.

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

• Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.

• Formulates care plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that physcian orders and facility policy is followed.

• Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.

• Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.

• Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

• Attends and conducts education in-service programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate program-specific education and training.

• Performs all additional duties assigned by the department manager.

• In charge the therapist role, is responsible for the daily operation of the shift, including work assignments, troubleshooting, responding to emergencies, and liaison with nurses, Director of Nursing, the Administrator and Physicians

• Remain proficient in PFT’s and Bronchoscopes’.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from PPC or NHA.

REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Experience

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Communicates and complies with the Sweetwater Mission, Vision, and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Complies with State and Federal Guidelines, along with Organizational Policies and Procedures.

• Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Education / License & Certification:

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

• Possesses and maintains an active CRT or RRT credential

• Current ACLS and BLS Certification

Affirmative Action Statement

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.