PRN Weekend Coverage Respiratory Therapist

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Bergen Beach (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated geriatric team in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess, initiate therapies, and document care independently, supporting residents with varied respiratory needs.

Weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) is required. Candidates must have COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, hold RRT or CRT, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory technique for rehab and illness.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and track documentation monthly.
• Attend IDT meetings and provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care setting.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation

Independent patient care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory

Tools

Respiratory equipment handling

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday Coverage

Respiratory Therapist (RT)Looking for a full time talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience. Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Description

• Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation
• Attend applicable IDT meetings
• Experience with tracheotomy
• Experience is a long term care setting
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
• Performs related duties as required

Respiratory Therapist (RT) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Salary: $48 to $52 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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