Lead Respiratory Therapist – Rehab & Long-Term Care

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Tennessee. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive respiratory care to long-term patients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with nursing and medical staff.

The RT will ensure compliance with facilities policies, documentation, and regulatory standards, while contributing to program development and patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have current license in state of practice

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility’s reputation as a leading respiratory therapy provider
• Monitor revenue, productivity and gross profit margin goals in the RT department
• Contribute to staff development including ongoing education and orientation
• Provide patient treatments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
• Record accurate documentation of patient care in line with regulatory and billing requirements
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain safety and proper operation of respiratory therapy equipment

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Supervise staff

Problem solving

Oxygen therapy knowledge

Education

Accredited RT program

State license

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Tennessee. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive respiratory care to long-term patients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with nursing and medical staff.

The RT will ensure compliance with facilities policies, documentation, and regulatory standards, while contributing to program development and patient education.