Respiratory Therapist - 8-Hour Dayshift - Per-Diem

Respiratory Therapist - PDPM | Northern Chicago New Jersey Respiratory Associates Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking to expand your clinical expertise and make a meaningful impact across skilled nursing facilities in the Northern Chicago area? New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to provide specialized PDPM respiratory assessments throughout our Northern Chicago skilled nursing facility network.

This unique role combines respiratory care, clinical assessments, and documentation review to support facilities in accurately identifying respiratory conditions and maintaining compliance with Medicares Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

Whether you are an experienced therapist or looking to broaden your clinical skill set, this position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to improve patient outcomes while supporting facility compliance and reimbursement initiatives.

Primary location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois Service territory: Buffalo Grove, Highland Park, Libertyville, and Park Ridge Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments within skilled nursing facilities.

Evaluate patients respiratory history and current respiratory status.

Assess oxygen utilization, respiratory treatments, and pulmonary conditions.

Identify respiratory diagnoses including, but not limited to: COPD Chronic Respiratory Failure Other chronic pulmonary conditions Assess breathing patterns, secretions, and oxygen saturation.

Complete structured PDPM respiratory evaluations on a designated assessment cycle.

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of respiratory findings.

Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and facility leadership teams.

Educate facility staff on respiratory conditions and best practices when appropriate.

Support facilities in maintaining compliance with Medicare PDPM requirements.

Qualifications Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities and patient caseloads.

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC).

Experience with PDPM, MDS, or clinical documentation initiatives.

Familiarity with chronic pulmonary disease management.

Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Benefits Flexible scheduling opportunities.

Opportunity to specialize in a growing area of respiratory care.

Professional development and training in PDPM respiratory assessments.

A diverse work environment across four Northern Chicago skilled nursing facilities.

The ability to directly impact patient care and support facility compliance initiatives.

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