Part-Time Respiratory Therapist: Weekend Geriatric Care

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

Job summary

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support geriatric residents in a skilled nursing setting. Licensure in the state and independence in evaluation and treatment are required.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, documenting thoroughly, and participating in IDT meetings; experience with tracheotomy is preferred, and long-term care exposure is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments as part of daily routine.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.

Skills

Independent evaluation

Bedside therapies

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support geriatric residents in a skilled nursing setting. Licensure in the state and independence in evaluation and treatment are required.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, documenting thoroughly, and participating in IDT meetings; experience with tracheotomy is preferred, and long-term care exposure is expected.