Geriatric Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Coverage

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

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of geriatric residents with diverse respiratory conditions; weekend coverage is required.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, maintaining patient records, operating equipment, participating in IDT meetings, and ensuring compliance with facility protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-accredited respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification required in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapy to rehab patients with varied conditions.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside respiratory treatments.
• Provide quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Conduct tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Independence in clinical practice

Geriatric respiratory care

Assessment and rehab planning

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of geriatric residents with diverse respiratory conditions; weekend coverage is required.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, maintaining patient records, operating equipment, participating in IDT meetings, and ensuring compliance with facility protocols.