Powerback
Overview
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full‑Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part‑Time team members.
Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H‑1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full‑time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities Under general supervision and medical direction, perform respiratory care related procedures. Use considerable judgment in accordance with the physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as required. Assess residents' condition, administer prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observe and record resident progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions. Provide in‑service training to residents, family members, and facility staff. Manage life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility, perform airway care and maintenance, manage artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol, and maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
Skills Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage. Initiate, monitor and document performance of various respiratory care modalities. Perform assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician. Check physician's orders for completeness, chart for pertinent information, observe and chart vital signs, notify supervisor of all new starts and discontinued residents, administer proper technical respiratory care procedures, dispense medication, adjust equipment, observe respiratory rate, chart and communicate pertinent information, inspect equipment, maintain supplies, assist in emergency CPR, initiate and document therapy modalities, recognize adverse reactions, document resident care services, transcribe verbal orders, set up and record oxygen and respiratory supplies, instruct residents and family members, attend educational programs, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, perform quality assurance data collection, and maintain equipment troubleshooting tasks.
Qualifications
A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC‑approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Posted Salary Range: USD $35.34 – $38.83 /Hr.
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Why Powerback?
Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full‑Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part‑Time team members.
Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H‑1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full‑time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities Under general supervision and medical direction, perform respiratory care related procedures. Use considerable judgment in accordance with the physician's treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and management, resource management, care facilitation, and discharge planning as required. Assess residents' condition, administer prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observe and record resident progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions. Provide in‑service training to residents, family members, and facility staff. Manage life support systems for residents in the skilled nursing facility, perform airway care and maintenance, manage artificial ventilator status as directed by an approved protocol, and maintain and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
Skills Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage. Initiate, monitor and document performance of various respiratory care modalities. Perform assessment of residents' cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician. Check physician's orders for completeness, chart for pertinent information, observe and chart vital signs, notify supervisor of all new starts and discontinued residents, administer proper technical respiratory care procedures, dispense medication, adjust equipment, observe respiratory rate, chart and communicate pertinent information, inspect equipment, maintain supplies, assist in emergency CPR, initiate and document therapy modalities, recognize adverse reactions, document resident care services, transcribe verbal orders, set up and record oxygen and respiratory supplies, instruct residents and family members, attend educational programs, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, perform quality assurance data collection, and maintain equipment troubleshooting tasks.
Qualifications
A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC‑approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction.
Must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Posted Salary Range: USD $35.34 – $38.83 /Hr.
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