Respiratory Therapist - Journey Travel
About the job
- Completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care-approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Current state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Availability to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside the therapist's primary home.
- Travel nationwide for 13-week assignments and work in various settings.
- Perform respiratory care procedures under general supervision and medical direction within departmental policies and procedures.
- Assess and manage residents and facilitate care and discharge planning as required.
- Assess residents' conditions, administer prescribed respiratory therapy and aerosolized medications, and monitor and record responses and adverse reactions.
- Provide in-service training to residents, family members, and facility staff.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain life-support systems in the skilled nursing facility.
- Perform airway care and maintenance, manage artificial ventilator status, and 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 radiological studies, pulmonary function testing, and professional judgment to formulate physician-ordered respiratory care plans.
- Verify physician orders and resident charts for completeness and relevant precautions before treatment.
- Observe and chart vital respiratory findings, general appearance, breathing exercises, and resident teaching and training; notify the supervisor of new starts and discontinued residents.
- Administer technical respiratory care procedures, dispense medications, adjust therapy devices, monitor treatment responses, and communicate pertinent information to nurses.
- Inspect, test, clean, reassemble, maintain, and properly dispose of respiratory equipment and supplies.
- Initiate, administer, evaluate, and document physician-ordered therapy modalities, including intermittent positive-pressure breathing, handheld nebulizers, chest physical therapy, percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining, 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.
- Attend educational programs and review professional journals to maintain technical skills and clinical competencies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and conferences to plan and evaluate resident care.
- Participate in quality-assurance data collection as assigned.
- Deliver rehabilitation services efficiently while following care plans, schedules, and documentation requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform quality-control, preventive-maintenance, and calibration tasks for diagnostic equipment.
- 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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Simplify's Take
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