Respiratory Therapist | Columbia Ancillary Services | Houtzdale in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania at JDK Management Company

Who we are

Columbia Ancillary Services is a patient-centered healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality ancillary and clinical services across our communities owned by JDK Management Company.

Founded in 1982, JDK has grown into a family-owned, diversified, multi-unit operator with businesses spanning restaurants, hotels, and medical services across six states.

We are a people-first organization guided by three core values: Hungry, Humble, and Smart. Our mission is simple: to take care of people. That starts with how we take care of our own team.

The role

As a Respiratory Therapist at Columbia Ancillary Services, you will provide direct patient care – delivering assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work closely with referring physicians to develop and execute individualized treatment plans that drive meaningful, long-term patient outcomes.

In this role, you will build ongoing relationships with your patients — seeing them through diagnosis, treatment, education, and disease management. You are a clinical expert and a communicator, bridging the gap between technical respiratory care and the real lives your patients lead outside of a hospital.

You report to the Director of Operations and operate with a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional accountability.

This is not a role for someone who wants to punch in and punch out. It is a role for someone who wants to advocate for their patients, elevate clinical standards, develop professionally, and leave the function better than they found it.

What you'll do

• Assessment and treatment of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and sleep-disordered breathing
• Setup, education, and follow-up for home respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, home oxygen, and airway clearance devices
• Patient and caregiver education on disease management
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives, care protocols, and interdisciplinary care conferences
• All other duties as assigned

What you'll need

• Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the state of practice; RRT credential strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; outpatient or pulmonary clinic experience a significant plus; new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered
• Proficiency in non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), home oxygen therapy, and nebulizer/aerosol treatments
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage a patient schedule and prioritize effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail; you notice changes in patient status across visits, you document thoroughly, and you follow up before small concerns become larger ones
• Clear, confident communicator who can build trust with patients over time and collaborate effectively with physicians, care coordinators, and support staff
• The ideal candidate balances clinical rigor with a warm, patient-centered approach. In an outpatient setting, relationships are everything — we are looking for someone who brings both precision and genuine care to every interaction.

Why JDK

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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