Job Details

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

What You'll do

• Perform ventilator management, including monitoring settings, assessing patient response, and making appropriate adjustments.
• Set up, initiate, and troubleshoot BiPAP/CPAP equipment to support respiratory needs. Conduct cough-assist device setups and training to improve airway clearance and patient outcomes.
• Deliver thorough education to patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff regarding respiratory therapies, equipment use, and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to assess respiratory status and contribute to individualized treatment plans.
• Provides accurate, timely assessments of patient's respiratory status.
• Interfaces with interdisciplinary team members to individualize plan of care as related to patient's respiratory needs.
• Initiates appropriate patient/family teaching, interventions and/or referrals.
• Provides respiratory care and treatments as ordered by the prescribing physician and in accordance with standards of practice.
• Demonstrates willingness to be flexible in providing care on a schedule which best meets the needs of patients and families.
• Submits accurate, appropriate documentation within specified timelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hospice policies and procedures and pertinent state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in providing instruction regarding respiratory care and equipment to Hospice staff and volunteers as requested.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure: Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Continuing education: Biannual CEUs as required by the Florida Board of Licensure
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Minimum of 2 years clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Critical care and pediatric experience are preferred.
• Proficient in use of multiple modalities, assessment, communication, documentation, and teaching skills.
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.