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Respiratory Therapist
$35 per hour | Per Diem
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Join our clinical team at Bristol Glen in Newton. This per diem position offers $35 per hour caring for older adults, with the flexibility to choose your own day shifts on weekdays or weekends.
About the Community
Bristol Glen is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a full continuum of care. Our clinical team plays an essential role in helping residents breathe easier and enjoy greater comfort and quality of life every day.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver respiratory therapy services that promote comfort, breathing efficiency, and quality of life
- Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and CPAP/BiPAP support
- Assess respiratory status, identify changes, and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations
- Partner with residents and families to provide education and support for ongoing respiratory health
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate updates with the care team
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident-centered care
- Practice in compliance with New Jersey licensure requirements and respiratory care best practices
What You’ll Need
Required:
- Active New Jersey respiratory care license from the NJ State Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT)
- 2 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or long-term care setting
- Able to communicate clearly in English with residents, families, and the care team, both in person and in charting
Preferred:
- RRT credential
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior living
Pay and Benefits
- $35.00 per hour
- Choose your own day and weekend shifts
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and voluntary life insurance
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
- Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee assistance program and discount programs
- Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent
Schedule
- Per diem position
- Day shifts on weekdays and weekends
Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.
How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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