Geriatric Respiratory Therapist – Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our geriatric care team. The role requires assessing residents, initiating therapies, and documenting progress to support improved respiratory health.

Responsibilities include bedside treatments, equipment management, and participation in IDT meetings. Licensure in the practicing state and BLS certification are required, with weekend coverage and full-time hours in a skilled

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT and state license.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and document daily, weekly, and monthly results.

Skills

RRT/CRT licensed

Licensed in practicing state

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Tools

Tracheotomy experience

BLS certification

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our geriatric care team. The role requires assessing residents, initiating therapies, and documenting progress to support improved respiratory health.

Responsibilities include bedside treatments, equipment management, and participation in IDT meetings. Licensure in the practicing state and BLS certification are required, with weekend coverage and full-time hours in a skilled