Full-Time Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Smyrna, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment without direct supervision and a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include performing assessments, initiating therapies, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Experience with tracheostomy and in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy; long term care setting experience.
• Follow facility procedures and perform caseload management and related duties.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Smyrna, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment without direct supervision and a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include performing assessments, initiating therapies, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Experience with tracheostomy and in a long-term care setting is preferred.