Part-Time Geriatric Respiratory Therapist (Weekend)

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Centre is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will assess, plan and implement respiratory therapies, document progress, and collaborate with the IDT to optimize resident outcomes.

Candidates must hold COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as an RRT or CRT in the state; BLS certification required. Prior long-term care and tracheostomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program; licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients with varied illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy; long-term care setting experience; follow facility procedures.
• Tracks, audits and manages caseload; performs related duties.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Bedside care

Documentation

Tracheotomy experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Centre is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will assess, plan and implement respiratory therapies, document progress, and collaborate with the IDT to optimize resident outcomes.

Candidates must hold COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed as an RRT or CRT in the state; BLS certification required. Prior long-term care and tracheostomy experience preferred.