Dove Healthcare·Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients with advanced chronic needs, including ventilator management and tracheostomy care. Administer respiratory medications and maintain essential respiratory equipment within a skilled nursing environment.
Empower your future with Dove Healthcare.
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center is the only State-approved ventilator dependent skilled nursing center in the Chippewa Valley and one of only six in Wisconsin, ensuring high demand and steady census.
Supported by a higher staff ratio and innovative technology, you'll care for patients living with advanced, chronic respiratory needs and complex medical conditions, including IVs, tube feedings, wound care, and more.
You'll feel confident knowing you are part of an experienced team that includes a board-certified pulmonologist; nurse practitioner; 24-hour respiratory therapist coverage; ventilator certified nursing team; wound care certified nurse; on-site dialysis; and physical, occupational, and speech therapists with ventilator and tracheostomy training.
Located in the heart of the Chippewa Falls, WI medical community since 1987, our 44-bed Regional Vent Center has a strong history of weaning patients from ventilators and tracheostomies and helping them return home whenever possible.
Experienced professionals, as well as new graduates, are encouraged to apply. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus As a respiratory therapist (RT), you will: care for patients with tracheostomy, ventilator, and other extensive respiratory needs provide ventilator management tracheal tube changes, suctioning, and care administer respiratory medications and services clean and maintain respiratory equipment utilize proper interpretation of pulse oximetry Shift Options: Full-time 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM Every other weekend required Every other holiday required Health and Wellness Benefits choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family! company paid life and AD&D insurance dental and vision Insurance wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer paid time off (PTO) floating holiday employee assistance program (EAP) Financial Benefits early wage access through DailyPay childcare assistance - up to 20% 401k, with company match financial planning resources referral bonus - up to $700 per referral Career Development tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities continuing education career mapping All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.
About Dove Healthcare Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St.
Croix Falls, and Superior.
Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us.
We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.
For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.
Qualified candidates can be experienced professionals or new graduates. Must be able to work rotating shifts, including every other weekend and holiday.
Market context
Respiratory Therapist roles in Wisconsin are often tied to hospital and acute-care staffing needs, especially where respiratory support and patient monitoring are central to care. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner credential, BLS certification, and either formal respiratory education or equivalent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including PTO, health insurance, parental leave, EAP support, and tuition reimbursement, then confirm the exact licensure and experience details in the original posting before applying.