Lead Respiratory Therapist — Rehab & Long-Term Care

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Centre; Harbor Isle (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT will assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapies to long-term cardio‑pulmonary and respiratory patients, while maintaining licensure and participating in staff development.

Salary range is $37 to $45 per hour with a 37.5–40 hour work week, five days a week. The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and the rehab team, accurate documentation, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of respiratory community.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Clinical discipline-specific skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility's respiratory therapy.
• Monitor financial performance of the department and improve productivity.
• Maintain licensure and engage in staff development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and nursing staff.
• Provide patient treatments and document progress.
• Ensure accurate documentation per policies.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership

Clinical skills

Job description

CareRite Centers is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT will assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapies to long-term cardio‑pulmonary and respiratory patients, while maintaining licensure and participating in staff development.

Salary range is $37 to $45 per hour with a 37.5–40 hour work week, five days a week. The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and the rehab team, accurate documentation, and adherence to