Respiratory Therapist

About Us

Westwood Post-Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose.

Location: 1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Website: westwoodpostacute.com

Our Team

Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, Westwood Post-Acute is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

In this capacity, the Respiratory Therapist is expected to practice safe and ethical care within their designated scope of practice, as defined by the State Regulatory Agency, and under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. It is essential for the Respiratory Therapist to be aware of their own limitations and to proactively seek advice and assistance when necessary.

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.

• The doctor recommends respiratory therapy treatments.

• Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.

• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.

• Responds to “code blue” calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR.

• Instructs respiratory technicians.

• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.

• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.

• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.

• Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

• Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities’ policies.

• While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as required by the State of California.

• One-year experience as a Respiratory Therapist, preferred.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long-term care/senior care is a plus

• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

What We Offer (Full-Time)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.

• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.

• 401(k) retirement savings.

• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Paid orientation and training programs.

• Retention Bonus**

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Schedule

Full-Time, AM shift (6:00AM-6:00PM); PM shift (6:00PM-6:00AM). Rotation Cycle: T, W, TH - W, TH, F - F, S, S; then repeat cycle.