Respiratory Therapist RN (PT)

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Danbury, Connecticut

Eligibility: Respiratory TherapyCritical Care

Posted Aug 8

Shift and hours: Evenings15 hours a week
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Connecticut staff rolesConnecticut staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $53/hr, across 164 postings.
Overtime pay: $50/hr

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Weekends: Weekends required

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We are seeking a skilled and compassionate part-time (weekends and evening for approx.15 hrs/week) Respiratory Therapist RN to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a passion for improving patient outcomes and the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include: 1. Respiratory Therapy: Assess, plan and implement respiratory care plans for patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions.

Administer respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry and nebulization. Monitor patient conditions, record vital signs, and assess respiratory status. Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment, treatments, and disease management.

Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust care plans. Participate in rounds, care conferences and patient discharge planning meetings. 2. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Ensure adherence to infection control practices and safety protocols.

Compensation

$50/hour. The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What's around it?

In Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Life in Danbury, CT

NeighborhoodsGermantown is situated on Danbury's east side directly around the Danbury Hospital campus, making it an established, mid-tier choice favored by medical personnel seeking walkable or short drives to work. On the west side, Mill Plain and Miry Brook feature upscale neighborhoods with a diverse mix of single-family residences and condominiums close to the New York border, major retail centers, and highway corridors. King Street offers quiet suburban streets with spacious single-family homes near Richter Park and King Street schools, while other sought-after pockets include the Candlewood Lake shoreline, Padanaram, and historic residential corridors like Deer Hill Avenue.

Germantown is situated on Danbury's east side directly around the Danbury Hospital campus, making it an established, mid-tier choice favored by medical personnel seeking walkable or short drives to work. On the west side, Mill Plain and Miry Brook feature upscale neighborhoods with a diverse mix of single-family residences and condominiums close to the New York border, major retail centers, and highway corridors.

King Street offers quiet suburban streets with spacious single-family homes near Richter Park and King Street schools, while other sought-after pockets include the Candlewood Lake shoreline, Padanaram, and historic residential corridors like Deer Hill Avenue.

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Getting aroundDanbury Hospital is anchored centrally in the Germantown neighborhood, giving staff who reside on the eastern side or near downtown a quick local drive away from highway bottlenecks. However, regional transit across the city relies heavily on Interstate 84 and Route 7, both of which experience heavy gridlock during peak hours, with local surface streets frequently congesting as motorists bypass highway backups. While Metro-North serves Danbury directly, commuters heading toward New York City frequently drive across the New York border to catch Harlem Line trains from stations such as Southeast, Brewster, or Croton Falls.

Danbury Hospital is anchored centrally in the Germantown neighborhood, giving staff who reside on the eastern side or near downtown a quick local drive away from highway bottlenecks. However, regional transit across the city relies heavily on Interstate 84 and Route 7, both of which experience heavy gridlock during peak hours, with local surface streets frequently congesting as motorists bypass highway backups.

While Metro-North serves Danbury directly, commuters heading toward New York City frequently drive across the New York border to catch Harlem Line trains from stations such as Southeast, Brewster, or Croton Falls.

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OutdoorsTarrywile Park & Mansion is Danbury's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres of rolling hills, hiking trails, and the historic stone ruins of Hearthstone Castle. The Ives Trail Greenway threads across the area, linking Tarrywile with Wooster Mountain State Park and Wiedel Meadows for long-distance trail hiking, while Candlewood Lake provides boating and lakeside recreation to the north. Golfers frequent the municipal Richter Park Golf Course, complemented by scenic public green spaces like Bear Mountain and Wooster Park.

Tarrywile Park & Mansion is Danbury's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres of rolling hills, hiking trails, and the historic stone ruins of Hearthstone Castle. The Ives Trail Greenway threads across the area, linking Tarrywile with Wooster Mountain State Park and Wiedel Meadows for long-distance trail hiking, while Candlewood Lake provides boating and lakeside recreation to the north.

Golfers frequent the municipal Richter Park Golf Course, complemented by scenic public green spaces like Bear Mountain and Wooster Park.

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Living in Danbury

Danbury stands out in northern Fairfield County as an energetic, accessible hub nestled in the Berkshire foothills, balancing genuine New England character with practical city conveniences. For healthcare professionals joining Danbury Hospital, the adjacent Germantown neighborhood offers an effortless commute alongside established medical offices, while nearby enclaves like King Street, Mill Plain, and Candlewood Lake offer peaceful single-family homes and modern condos. Life off-shift is rich in contrast: nurses can hike the 722-acre trails of Tarrywile Park to Hearthstone Castle, explore the Ives Trail Greenway, catch a Danbury Hat Tricks hockey game at the Danbury Ice Arena, or sample authentic Brazilian and Vietnamese dining along Mill Plain. The city's location near the New York border also gives easy access to Metro-North rail connections and coastal recreation down Route 7. The chief tradeoffs are daily traffic friction—with Interstate 84 and local surface streets prone to heavy congestion—and a competitive housing market with uneven school zoning. Yet for nurses seeking practical community living and outdoor access without coastal pretension, Danbury delivers a well-rounded home base.

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