Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Prevention Program

Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Prevention Program

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center

Overland Park, Kansas

Make a Difference Before a Crisis Happens

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our growing Pulmonary Prevention Program . This is a unique opportunity to work in a proactive respiratory care environment focused on preventing respiratory decline, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving quality of life for residents through evidence-based pulmonary interventions.

Unlike traditional acute care settings, our program emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and ongoing respiratory management to keep residents healthier and functioning at their highest level.

Position Highlights

• No overnight shifts required
• Flexible scheduling with:
• 12-hour shifts
• 10-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Opportunity to work closely with nursing, rehabilitation, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Meaningful patient relationships and long-term outcome tracking
• Focus on proactive respiratory care rather than reactive crisis management

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and identify residents appropriate for pulmonary program enrollment.
• Implement and monitor pulmonary prevention therapies designed to reduce respiratory complications and hospitalizations.
• Provide airway clearance therapies including:
• Cough Assist
• Vest Therapy
• Acapella
• EZPAP
• Percussion and postural drainage
• Incentive Spirometry
• Manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and ventilator-dependent residents as appropriate.
• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes of condition early.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize pulmonary treatment plans.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory disease management and prevention strategies.
• Document treatments, assessments, clinical outcomes, and therapy effectiveness accurately.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing rehospitalizations and pulmonary infections.

Our Pulmonary Program Focus

Our mission is to improve resident outcomes by:

• Reducing avoidable hospital readmissions
• Preventing respiratory infections and complications
• Supporting residents' independence and participation in daily activities
• Improving breathing efficiency and pulmonary function
• Identifying respiratory decline before hospitalization becomes necessary
• Providing individualized, evidence-based respiratory interventions

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)
• Current BLS certification
• Long-term care, SNF, pulmonary rehabilitation, or ventilator experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Passion for preventative care and resident-centered outcomes
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Salary Range: $35-$40/hour based on experience.

Why Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center?

At Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab, you'll be part of an innovative and growing pulmonary program dedicated to changing the way respiratory care is delivered in the post-acute setting. If you are passionate about prevention, improving outcomes, and making a lasting impact in residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep residents healthier, stronger, and out of the hospital.