Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

The Lodge at Red Rocks is searching for a Respiratory Therapist who is clinically brilliant, ridiculously observant, and just a little bit obsessed with helping patients breathe better. We're not looking for someone to simply fill a position. We're looking for the RT who notices subtle changes before they become emergencies. The RT who educates staff without making them feel stupid. The RT who can manage vents, trachs, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary patients while still finding time to make the day better for everyone around them.

Why The Lodge at Red Rocks?

Because culture matters. You'll be working alongside one of the most respected Nursing Home Administrators in the market. The kind of leader who believes great clinicians should be trusted, supported, and empowered—not buried under nonsense. You'll also join an interdisciplinary team that brings energy, accountability, and passion to patient care every single day. No passengers. No drama. No "that's not my job." Just talented people working together to build something exceptional.

What You'll Do

• Manage respiratory services for a complex pulmonary population
• Support ventilator and tracheostomy patients
• Conduct respiratory assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, and leadership
• Educate and mentor clinical staff
• Help drive pulmonary excellence across the building
• Improve outcomes and elevate patient care

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Colorado Respiratory Therapist License
• CRT or RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT preferred)
• Current BLS Certification
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with tracheostomy care
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration

Preferred:

• ACLS Certification
• Skilled Nursing Facility, LTACH, Pulmonary Rehab, or Acute Care experience
• Experience educating staff and building respiratory programs

Bonus Points If You Have Ever...

• Fixed a problem before anyone else realized there was a problem
• Heard a vent alarm and immediately knew which patient it was
• Said "let me take a look" and completely changed the trajectory of someone's day
• Been called a respiratory wizard, vent whisperer, or miracle worker by nursing staff

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Clinical autonomy
• Leadership that values your expertise
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Growth opportunities
• The ability to make a meaningful impact every single day

Contact Hillary by text only at 623.256.2732