Lead Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Program Lead

Shelby Oaks Post Acute; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby Oaks Post Acute in Memphis, TN, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. This full-time role includes supervising technicians and ensuring high-quality patient care in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications include an accredited associate degree, 6 months SNF experience, Tennessee license, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist as required by the state of Tennessee.
• National Provider BLS or CPR - American Heart Association upon hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Lead and manage the new pulmonary program with compliant documentation.
• Assess patients and administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians; ensure timely, legible documentation; respond to emergencies

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

IPPB equipment

Aerosol therapy devices

Chest physiotherapy equipment

Incentive spirometer

Job description

Shelby Oaks Post Acute in Memphis, TN, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. This full-time role includes supervising technicians and ensuring high-quality patient care in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications include an accredited associate degree, 6 months SNF experience, Tennessee license, and BLS/CPR certification.