Respiratory Therapist, RRT / CRT

Wealth Management Group, LLC.

. Evaluate, treat, and care for residents experiencing acute and chronic respiratory disorders, including ventilator-dependent residents and residents with established tracheostomies .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating residents with respiratory disorders, including managing ventilator-dependent patients and performing advanced respiratory interventions. Proficient in interpreting clinical data and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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Active State License as a Respiratory Care PractitionerBasic Life Support CertificationClinical Experience in Long-Term CareCritical Thinking SkillsKnowledge of Evidence-Based Respiratory Care Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Ventilator ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisPharmacological Aerosol AdministrationChest PhysiotherapyTracheal SuctioningRespiratory Equipment CalibrationData-Driven RecommendationsEmergency Response TechniquesDocumentation in Electronic Health RecordsRestorative Respiratory Interventions

Soft Skills

Collaborative TeamworkEmpathyFlexibilityStrong Communication SkillsCritical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Therapy EquipmentElectronic Health Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State License as a Respiratory Care PractitionerBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareSkilled Nursing FacilitiesSub-Acute Pulmonary RehabilitationInfection-Control GuidelinesQAPI Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, treat, and care for residents experiencing acute and chronic respiratory disorders, including ventilator-dependent residents and residents with established tracheostomies
Administer prescribed pharmacological aerosols, bland aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, and open/closed tracheal and oral suctioning
Manage ventilator-dependent residents, including circuit connections, monitoring settings, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and clinical weaning protocols
Obtain, handle, and analyze Arterial Blood Gas samples and interpret results to guide therapy modifications
Assess responses to therapy, analyze clinical outcomes, and provide data-driven recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Implement restorative and preventative respiratory interventions to reduce pulmonary decline and hospital readmission
Provide individualized respiratory education to residents, families, and caregivers
Coordinate with charge nurses, attending physicians, and rehabilitation specialists regarding resident condition and vital trends
Receive, transcribe, and execute physician verbal and telephone orders
Document treatments, interventions, medication administrations, and resident responses in electronic health records
Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies, code calls, and airway crises using resuscitation techniques
Assemble, operate, calibrate, disinfect, and monitor respiratory therapy equipment
Manage respiratory supply inventories, par levels, medications, and equipment safety protocols
Follow universal precautions, infection-control guidelines, and sterile techniques
Participate in QAPI audits, mandatory meetings, in-services, and annual competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active and unrestricted State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner / Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) in the state of practice (Louisiana, Wisconsin, North Carolina, or Illinois, depending on location applied for)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification for Healthcare Providers
Prior clinical experience working in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), or sub-acute pulmonary rehabilitation settings is strongly preferred
Excellent proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language
Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to make sound, independent clinical decisions promptly when circumstances warrant
Solid working knowledge of general nursing and medical practices, evidence-based respiratory care guidelines, and state/federal regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Proven ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and empathetically within a multidisciplinary clinical team