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Respiratory Therapist (RT/RPT) - Full Time

Pikes Peak Post Acute
Buckeye, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
Looking for an opportunity to help build something new? Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Buckeye Care & Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist to help grow our respiratory therapy program in a post-acute setting. This role will initially focus on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), including BiPAP and CPAP therapy, while working collaboratively with nursing leadership to expand respiratory services, support admissions, and provide high-quality respiratory care to our residents.

What You'll Do

  • Assess, initiate, monitor, and manage BiPAP/CPAP (NIV) therapy.
  • Perform respiratory assessments and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
  • Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
  • Assist residents with incentive spirometer use and pulmonary hygiene.
  • Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory equipment and therapies.
  • Document assessments, treatments, and therapy compliance in the electronic medical record.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, admissions, and clinical leadership.
  • Support respiratory evaluations for prospective admissions and identify residents who may benefit from respiratory services.
  • Assist with the continued development and growth of the facility's respiratory therapy program.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and respiratory education for staff.
  • Provide additional respiratory therapy coverage, including occasional supplemental or on-call support, as needed to maintain respiratory services.

What We're Looking For

  • Current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
  • Skilled nursing, long-term care, or acute care experience preferred.
  • Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and patient-centered.

Why This Job

  • Competitive pay: $30–$38/hour, based on experience.
  • Full-time night shift (10:00 PM–10:00 AM).
  • Three scheduled 12-hour shifts per week with opportunities for additional hours.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional benefits.
  • Supportive nursing and clinical leadership.
  • Opportunity to help build and shape a growing respiratory therapy program from the ground up.
  • Professional growth in an expanding post-acute respiratory care service.

If you're looking for a unique opportunity to help build a respiratory therapy program, work closely with nursing leadership, and make a meaningful impact in post-acute care, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $30 - $38

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