Respiratory Therapist
Company: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
-: A Great Place to Work Riverside is a proud affiliate of
National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to
Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will
be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the
lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will
enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams
you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career
growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and
appreciated. We invite you to join our team! -: Respiratory
Therapist for Full Time days or Part time Nights. Sign on for Full
Time $2000 What You'll Do: As a Respiratory Therapist, you will
play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being
of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our
residents with respiratory conditions. Key Responsibilities of a
Respiratory Therapist: Conduct thorough respiratory assessments,
develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate
treatments to residents with respiratory ailments Manage and
monitor ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning
and addressing any complications promptly Administer oxygen therapy
as prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as
necessary to maintain optimal respiratory function Educate
residents and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment
plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve
outcomes Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure
seamless communication Respond efficiently to respiratory
emergencies, providing immediate interventions and coordinating
with the interdisciplinary team as needed If you’re passionate
about playing a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and
well-being of our residents with respiratory conditions, in an
environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and
appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Respiratory
therapist. Tier1 -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National
Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys: Competitive compensation
and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution
retirement plan Comprehensive training and mentorship Opportunities
for professional growth and development Supportive and
collaborative work environment The chance to make a meaningful
difference in the lives of our residents -: What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Respiratory Therapist: Certification as a
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT) Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
Previous experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare
setting preferred Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking
skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability
to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care -:
We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is
proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each
of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness,
Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more
than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled
nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of”
by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National
center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to
thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to
Work Certified environment. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status.
Keywords: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center, Levittown , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , East Hartford, New York
