Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Bluefield
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As
the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory
therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while
providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled
nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities,
outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver
personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an
industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting
impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference
and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness,
Powerback is the place for you. Why Powerback? Benefits: We offer
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team
members. Paid Time Off : We offer generous paid time off to
Full-Time and Part-Time team members. Support for New Grads: Our
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping
you learn from the best in the field. Continuing Education: Keep
growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. H-1B Visa & Relocation
Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our
Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the
security of a full-time role. Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive
discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance,
Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone
Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities: Under general supervision and medical direction
performs respiratory care related procedures. Exercises
considerable judgment in accordance with physician's treatment plan
and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Scope
of practice includes patient/family assessment and management,
resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as
required. Assesses resident's condition, administers prescribed
therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records
resident's progress and response to therapy modalities including
adverse reactions to drugs and therapy. Provides in-service
training to residents, family members, and facility staff. Resident
population is primarily adult and geriatric. Utilizes knowledge of
the principles of growth and development appropriate to the
resident's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique,
physical and psychological needs of the resident. Involves
appropriate parties (i.e. resident's family or facility staff) in
the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as
needed. Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems for
residents in the skilled nursing facility. Performs airway care and
maintenance. Manages artificial ventilator status as directed by an
approved protocol. Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical
ventilators. Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage. Initiates,
monitors and documents performance of various respiratory care
modalities. Performs assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary
status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills,
laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary
function testing and professional judgment to formulate a
respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician. Performs
various tasks prior to treating a resident as follows: Check
physician's orders for completeness. Orders to include: diagnosis,
ICD -10 code, type and duration of therapy, type and dosage of
medication, FI02 and frequency. Check resident's chart for history,
physical and for pertinent information to determine precautions to
be observed at bedside. Observe and chart: pulse, respiration,
breath sounds (number and quality), and resident's general
appearance, including breathing exercises and teaching and training
to residents. Notify supervisor of all new starts and discontinued
residents. Administers proper technical respiratory care
procedures. Dispenses proper dosage of medication, acquires and
adjusts devices to insure optimal results from therapy. This
includes mask, mouthpiece, or Trach equipment for resident's
comfort and ease of operation, regulates flow and pressure of
equipment. Observes resident's respiratory rate and pattern, pulse,
breath sounds, reaction to medication, any difficulty with therapy
during and after treatment. Chart and communicate to the resident's
nurse any pertinent information. Observe thorough and accurate
charting technique. Inspects and tests equipment, disassembles,
cleans, reassembles equipment as required. Maintains adequate
supply of necessary equipment. Performs administrative duties and
record keeping when required. Disposes of equipment properly.
Assists in emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as an integral
part of the emergency team. Therapist is required to be CPR
certified. 8. Initiates, administers, evaluates response to, and
documents all therapy modalities according to departmental
procedure and ordered by a physician including: intermittent
positive pressure breathing, hand held nebulizer, chest physical
therapy modalities, including percussion, vibration, breathing and
cough retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive
spirometry, sputum induction. Recognizes resident's adverse
reaction to therapy modalities and takes correct action. Documents
all resident care services rendered as part of a medical record.
Accepts and transcribes verbal orders related to respiratory care
procedures. Sets up, maintains and records log entries on all types
of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment as required.
Instructs residents and family members in the rationale and
methodology of every respiratory procedure administered to each
resident to facilitate resident cooperation, understanding and
efficiency of treatment. Work towards set goals to reach maximum
rehabilitation potential. Attends internal and external educational
programs and reads appropriate professional journals in order to
maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical competencies.
Participates in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences
to plan and evaluate effective resident care. Participates in
quality assurance program data collection as assigned. Responsible
for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services;
adherence to an established plan of care, department and
patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
Participates in general equipment troubleshooting and specific
tasks to optimize accuracy of diagnostic equipment including
quality control methods and preventive maintenance and calibration.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * A Respiratory
Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory
therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved
and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience
under medical direction. * Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life
Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory
Care Practitioner. Posted Salary Range: USD $32.14 - USD $35.32
/Hr.
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