Respiratory Therapist

About Foundation Health

Foundation Health is a growing, multidisciplinary medical clinic focused on delivering integrated, patient-centered care across primary and specialty services. We are expanding our respiratory and sleep services to better support patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions and cardiopulmonary needs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate part-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our home care team. The RT will work with patients in their home and play a key role in supporting them with respiratory conditions, conducting pulmonary testing, educating patients on respiratory therapies, and collaborating with physicians and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

This role is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist who enjoys being hands on in patient care, is looking for part time work and who thrives in an entrepreneurial and independent environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Testing

• Perform Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies
• Assess and monitor patients with asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders
• Support oxygen therapy assessments and education

Patient Education & Therapy Management

• Educate patients on inhaler techniques, oxygen use and respiratory care plans
• Monitor adherence to respiratory therapies and provide follow-up support
• Develop individualized respiratory care plans in collaboration with the care team

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with family physicians, specialists, and allied health staff
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
• Participate in case reviews and quality improvement initiatives

Equipment & Program Support

• Maintain and calibrate respiratory diagnostic equipment
• Support inventory management for respiratory and sleep therapy supplies

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Current BCLS certification
• Experience with pulmonary function testing
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Proficient with EMR systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Experience

• Experience in outpatient or clinic-based respiratory care
• COPD, asthma education, and chronic disease management
• Experience working with patients in-home

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling options
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to help build and grow respiratory and sleep services
• Meaningful work improving patient quality of life