Staff Respiratory Therapist
Long Term Care/Sub-Acute · Louisville, Kentucky · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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Your Next Big Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist with a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus & More!
Ready to elevate your career and be truly rewarded for your expertise? We're thrilled to offer an incredible compensation package that includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus, critical pay rates, and an exciting quarterly bonus program! This is your chance to join a team that deeply values your skills, dedication, and the lasting relationships you build with our patients.
Job Summary
Are you a dynamic and highly skilled Respiratory Therapist passionate about making a real difference in long-term recovery? We're actively seeking a crucial new member for our esteemed healthcare team. In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-impact, specialized respiratory care within our welcoming Long-Term Care and Sub-Acute unit. Your expertise will be absolutely essential in driving optimal patient outcomes through expert assessment, precise treatment, and comprehensive management of complex, chronic respiratory conditions, helping our patients regain their independence and achieve a higher quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments that truly pinpoint the most effective respiratory therapy interventions for long-term recovery.
- Administer life-changing medications and treatments, including tailored ventilatory support, weaning protocols, and oxygen therapy.
- Collaborate seamlessly and effectively with our incredible multidisciplinary team within our Long-Term Care and Sub-Acute unit, delivering consistent, high-quality care.
- Continuously monitor patients' responses to therapies, proactively adjusting treatment plans to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes.
- Empower patients and their families with vital education on respiratory health, treatment options, and practical strategies for continuous wellness.
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, reflecting your meticulous attention to detail in all patient care activities.
- Actively contribute to our ongoing quality improvement initiatives, directly enhancing patient safety and elevating our standard of care.
Qualifications
- Current and valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Proven proficiency in patient assessment techniques and sub-acute ventilatory management.
- Comprehensive familiarity with medication administration protocols relevant to respiratory therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is highly desirable!
- Exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to thrive and collaborate cohesively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A powerful commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and consistent long-term care.
Don't just join a team—become a vital part of a mission-driven group of healthcare professionals dedicated to dramatically improving the lives of our patients through truly exceptional, life-enhancing respiratory therapy services. Are you ready to make a lasting impact?
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $32.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person