Respiratory Therapist - 8-hour Dayshift- Per-Diem

Respiratory Therapist PDPM Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking to expand your clinical expertise and make a meaningful impact in the skilled nursing setting? New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to provide specialized PDPM respiratory assessments throughout our skilled nursing facility network. This unique role combines respiratory care, clinical assessments, and documentation review to support facilities in accurately identifying respiratory conditions and maintaining compliance with Medicares Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Whether youre an experienced therapist or looking to broaden your clinical skill set, this position offers an opportunity to play a key role in improving patient outcomes while supporting facility compliance and reimbursement initiatives. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments within skilled nursing facilities. Evaluate patients respiratory history and current respiratory status. Assess oxygen utilization, respiratory treatments, and pulmonary conditions. Identify respiratory diagnoses including, but not limited to: o COPD o Chronic Respiratory Failure o Other chronic pulmonary conditions Assess breathing patterns, secretions, and oxygen saturation. Complete structured PDPM respiratory evaluations on a designated assessment cycle. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of respiratory findings. Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and facility leadership teams. Educate facility staff on respiratory conditions and best practices when appropriate. Support facilities in maintaining compliance with Medicare PDPM requirements. Qualifications Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current state Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice. Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities and patient caseloads. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC). Experience with PDPM, MDS, or clinical documentation initiatives. Familiarity with chronic pulmonary disease management. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Benefits Competitive compensation. Flexible scheduling opportunities. Opportunity to specialize in a growing area of respiratory care. Professional development and training in PDPM respiratory assessments. Diverse work environment across multiple skilled nursing facilities. The ability to directly impact patient care and support facility compliance initiatives. Why Join NJRA? For over 40 years, New Jersey Respiratory Associates has proudly served a diverse network of healthcare partners and patients while remaining committed to exceptional bedside care. We continue to expand innovative respiratory programs that improve patient outcomes and support the evolving needs of the post-acute care community. Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. As the Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift and move patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare. Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions. Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift. New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Join our dynamic Road Division team and bring top-notch respiratory care wherever it's needed!