About the role

Cascades at Riverwalk is a premier nursing and post-acute rehab facility in Midvale, Utah, seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead clinical respiratory care services. The role focuses on managing residents with pulmonary conditions and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes within a people-first culture.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Clinical management Pulmonary care Oxygen therapy Nebulizer treatments Care planning Interdisciplinary collaboration Regulatory compliance Clinical documentation Patient education Staff supervision Acute care Chronic condition management

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Cascades at Riverwalk | Midvale, Utah

Director of Respiratory Therapy

Position Overview

Cascades at Riverwalk is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist Director to join our clinical team as we expand respiratory care services within our skilled nursing facility.

This role is responsible for providing respiratory treatments, monitoring residents with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, and collaborating with physicians, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective respiratory management and optimal resident outcomes.

At Cascades Healthcare, we are committed to a people-first culture guided by our core values:

Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services to residents with pulmonary and respiratory care needs
Assess respiratory status and monitor residents receiving oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory interventions
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement respiratory care plans
Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions as appropriate
Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment use
Ensure proper documentation of respiratory treatments and clinical observations
Maintain compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations
Support facility initiatives to expand respiratory care capabilities and improve resident outcomes

Qualifications

At least 1+ year Management/Supervisor experience
Current Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, or hospital respiratory therapy preferred
Strong communication skills and ability to work with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to make sound clinical decisions independently when appropriate
Understanding of respiratory care practices and applicable healthcare regulations
Reliable, compassionate, and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment

Apply

If you are a Respiratory Therapist who enjoys working closely with residents, supporting recovery, and contributing to strong clinical outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Join the team at Cascades at Riverwalk and help deliver exceptional respiratory care to the residents we serve.