Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist

Per Diem Days

** Pay rate up to $35/hour**

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

UMC is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist:

• Associates degree In Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years' experience in long-term care, sub-acute care or hospital experience
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Therapy Technician (CRTT} with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials and a valid registered license in New Jersey

Responsibilities for a Respiratory Therapist:

• Develops respiratory therapy modules through use of equipment that provides oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, Chest Physical Therapy (CPT}, artificial airway care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)/Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) and apnea monitoring.
• Provide education and support on all equipment to patient, their families and community staff.
• Utilize pulmonary rehab techniques to promote pulmonary independence and improve Activities of Daily Living (AOL's).
• Observe and record client's progress and response for therapy modalities.
• Complete documentation with SOAP format, including screening, assessments, plan of care and outcome measurements.
• Communicate assessments and observations to nursing staff, physicians, rehab manager and inter-disciplinary team of community. Provide intervention of respiratory care per physician order.
• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
• Complies with professional, ethical and legal standards.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
  • Feel their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE !
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Immediate Pay & on-demand access to earned pay!
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.