Respiratory Therapist - 8-12 Hour Dayshift - Per-Diem

Respiratory Therapist - ERS| Chicago & Orland Park 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 respiratory assessments throughout our 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 ERS.

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: Chicago City, Orland Park 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 espiratory 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 ERS.

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 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 ERS 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.

Why Join NJRA? For over 40 years, New Jersey Respiratory Associates has proudly served a diverse network of healthcare partners and patients while remaining committed to exceptional bedside care.

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