Respiratory Therapist

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner
Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Shift: Occasional; Monday - Friday
Job Schedule: Occasional (As needed)

We are seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will impact the lives of senior adults by planning and implementing respiratory therapy treatment programs.  Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What You’ll Do:

• Perform individual respiratory therapy treatment plans for residents in a variety of settings.
• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments and modalities per physician’s orders.
• Plan respiratory therapy services within each patient’s needs as indicated.
• Review daily schedule of patient treatment with assignment of new residents and/or treatment.
• Collaborate with physician and nursing staff for plan of care as indicated.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and make recommendations for changes as needed.
• Timely and accurately record treatment effects in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain records pertinent to patient treatments; submit documentation timely.

What You’ll Bring:

• Requires current certification as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Texas. Requires certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). 
• Minimum of one-year related experience preferred. Prior related experience or training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy and experience with aging population preferred.
• Requires proficient working knowledge of the principles and practices of respiratory therapy.
• Requires proficient working knowledge of documentation of patient treatments as required by federal and state regulations.
• Requires ability to apply treatment modalities to residents under direction of physician’s orders.
• A friendly attitude and a servant’s heart.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.