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Respiratory Therapist
Full-TimePosted on 8/19/2026Deadline 9/1/27
$30 - $34/hr
Mid
Fairmont, WV, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
H1B Sponsorship Available
About the job
Requirements
- Completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved and accredited program.
- One year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Current state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Must be CPR certified.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory care procedures under general supervision and medical direction, using judgment in accordance with physicians’ treatment plans and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assess and manage patients and families, manage resources, facilitate care, and support discharge planning as required.
- Assess residents’ conditions; administer prescribed respiratory therapy and aerosolized medications; and observe and record progress and responses, including adverse reactions.
- Provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff, accounting for the primarily adult and geriatric resident population and residents’ developmental, physical, and psychological needs.
- Involve residents’ families or facility staff in assessment, treatment, and continuing care as needed.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain life-support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility.
- Perform airway care and maintenance.
- Manage artificial ventilator status according to approved protocols; maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
- Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including bag ventilation and closed-chest massage.
- Initiate, monitor, and document respiratory care modalities.
- Assess residents’ cardiopulmonary status using physical assessment, history-taking, laboratory findings, chest radiology studies, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment; formulate respiratory care plans pursuant to physician orders.
- Before treatment, check physician orders for completeness, including diagnosis, ICD-10 code, therapy type and duration, medication type and dosage, FiO2, and frequency; review resident charts for history, physical information, and bedside precautions.
- Observe and chart pulse, respiration, breath sounds and their quality, and general appearance; provide breathing exercises and resident teaching and training; notify the supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
- Administer technical respiratory care procedures and medication dosages; acquire and adjust devices for optimal results and resident comfort, including masks, mouthpieces, and tracheostomy equipment; regulate equipment flow and pressure.
- Observe respiratory rate and pattern, pulse, breath sounds, medication reactions, and treatment difficulties during and after therapy; chart accurately and communicate pertinent information to the resident’s nurse.
- Inspect and test equipment; disassemble, clean, and reassemble it as required; maintain adequate supplies; perform required administrative duties and recordkeeping; and dispose of equipment properly.
- Initiate, administer, evaluate responses to, and document physician-ordered therapy modalities according to departmental procedures, including intermittent positive-pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy (percussion and vibration), breathing and cough-retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, and sputum induction.
- Recognize adverse reactions to therapy modalities and take appropriate action.
- Document all resident care services in the medical record.
- Accept and transcribe verbal orders related to respiratory care procedures.
- Set up, maintain, and record log entries for oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment.
- Instruct residents and family members on the rationale and methodology of respiratory procedures to support cooperation, understanding, and treatment efficiency; work toward goals that maximize rehabilitation potential.
- Attend educational programs and read professional journals to maintain and enhance technical skills and clinical competencies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate resident care.
- Participate in assigned quality-assurance data collection.
- Deliver rehabilitation services effectively and efficiently, adhere to the established plan of care and department and patient schedules, and document services promptly.
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform tasks to optimize diagnostic-equipment accuracy, including quality-control methods, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
AlignMed Partners provides a national team of physicians and advanced practice providers who work with skilled nursing and long-term care facilities to improve clinical care and patient outcomes. The service places medical professionals on-site to support care teams and collaborates with facility operators and patients to align goals and deliver consistent medical attention across all care settings. Its differentiator is a nationwide network combined with a focus on aligning the goals of operators and residents, ensuring on-site medical leadership tailored to long-term care. The company aims to raise the quality of care and spark positive change across the full spectrum of care for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Founded
2005
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What believers are saying
- January 2026 McKnight’s coverage showed a new AlignMed staffing partnership in New Hampshire.
- August 2026 website updates signal active commercialization and ongoing network expansion.
- Its multi-service model fits operators chasing lower rehospitalizations, better compliance, and higher quality scores.
What critics are saying
- Skilled-nursing reimbursement cuts in 2026 squeeze operator budgets and vendor spending.
- Medicaid and Medicare survey citations directly threaten AlignMed clients, contracts, and renewal rates.
- A large staffing or documentation failure can trigger patient harm, lawsuits, and contract losses.
What makes AlignMed Partners unique
- AlignMed’s August 2026 site says 340+ providers serving skilled-nursing facilities nationally.
- It bundles physicians, NPs, palliative care, wound care, and occupational health services.
- Its embedded analytics and on-site staffing target Five Star quality and hospitalization reduction.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Mentorship Program
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
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