Respiratory Therapist

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long‑term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care.

As a non‑profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide‑range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Friendship Health and Rehab team, located in Roanoke and Salem, VA. The Respiratory Therapist performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures. They will assess, plan, and implement individual treatment plans to meet the needs of each resident.

• Complete screenings and patient evaluations according to departmental policies and procedures
• Establish, implement and execute goal‑oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
• Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures
• Evaluate treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations

• Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Experience in a long‑term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.