RT - Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

About the role

Salary Up to $53.00 / Hour. Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem Pediatric Specialty Care – Point Pleasant, PA 12-Hour Shifts | New Shift Premium Available. Bring your respiratory expertise to a setting where you can practice specialized care, follow residents’ progress over time, and build meaningful relationships with medically complex children, young adults, and their families. Pediatric Specialty Care at Point Pleasant is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team. Our RTs provide essential respiratory support in a pediatric long-term care environment for residents with complex medical needs, including those who require ventilator care. Practice Respiratory Care with Purpose As a Respiratory Therapist at PSC, you will support respiratory stability, ventilator management, rehabilitation, and quality of life. You will work alongside Nursing, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent, individualized care. This setting offers the opportunity to use your clinical skills while developing a deeper understanding of each resident’s needs, progress, preferences, and goals. Why Respiratory Therapists Choose PSC Specialized pediatric and ventilator care Supportive RT-to-resident staffing Mentorship and clinical support New graduates who meet applicable licensure requirements are welcome Close interdisciplinary collaboration New shift-premium opportunity The ability to build lasting connections with residents and families. Located at Pediatric Specialty Care at Point Pleasant, 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950.

Responsibilities

• Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.
• Identifies individual problems and needs through continuously collective objectives and subjective data based on interview, observation and review of individual records.
• Consults with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol.
• Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the individual care plan.
• Respiratory Care interventions are consistent with the individual care plan and standards of practices as described by the AARC and/or state regulating agencies.
• Documentation is appropriate and reflects the care plan and reflects the individual’s response to respiratory care interventions for scheduled and PRN treatment.
• Identifies problems and develops a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of individuals receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and