Whittier Health Network

Rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing

Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWestborough, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S., A.S., or certificate in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
A CRTT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or an application for the same.
Current certification in BLS for adults, children, and infants.
Knowledge, experience, and competency in caring for adult rehabilitation and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the physician, provide and document respiratory-therapy modalities, including weaning from mechanical ventilation, care and weaning of tracheostomies, heated high-flow therapy, respiratory education, arterial blood gases, and venous blood gases.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Westborough

Respiratory Therapist
Competitive Pay Rates ~ Generous Shift Diffs
Per Diem shifts available.

PD Shifts

Come join a dynamic team of Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about providing LTAC to our medically complex patients. The Respiratory Therapists here at Whittier are an integral part of the team, working closely with physicians and all other disciplines within the team. The team strives to enhance the patients stay to allow the patient to reach their full rehabilitation potential.

Come be part of our team and enjoy the satisfaction that being a Respiratory Therapist brings.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Under the direction of the physician, the RT provides and documents modalities which include but are not limited to: Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Care and weaning of the tracheostomy, Heated high flow therapy, Respiratory Education, ABG's and VBG's and much more.

Prerequisites:
• B.S., or A.S. or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. CRTT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or application for the same.
• Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Walk-ins are welcome!

About the Company

Whittier Health Network

Rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing

Whittier Health Network is a family-owned healthcare system in Massachusetts focused on rehabilitation and recovery after serious illness or injury. Its hospitals in Bradford and Westborough combine intensive rehabilitation with long-term acute care for patients with complex medical needs. Transitional care units support short-term recovery after surgery, while hospital-based outpatient clinics provide one-on-one therapy. Treatment includes stroke rehabilitation, wound care and support for patients coming off ventilators, with physical, occupational and speech therapy available across its services. Founded in 1982, the network is headquartered in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Haverhill, MA
Founded: 1982

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