Full-Time Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Farmingville (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Farmingville, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in New York, the ability to evaluate and treat independently, and a focus on geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, documenting progress, performing bedside treatments, and contributing to staff education.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist with state credentials.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory therapy for varied conditions.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and participate in in-services quarterly.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly documentation and attend IDT meetings.
• Work with tracheotomy patients; prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Skills

RRT/CRT licensure

BLS certification

Geriatric care

Education

AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Farmingville, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in New York, the ability to evaluate and treat independently, and a focus on geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, documenting progress, performing bedside treatments, and contributing to staff education.