PRN Weekend Respiratory Therapist

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in White Plains, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, document care, and provide bedside treatments for geriatric residents.

Candidates must be a COARC-accredited graduate with RRT/CRT license and BLS; weekend coverage is required. Salary ranges from $45 to $55 per hour, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques for patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform a variety of bedside treatments and participate in in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.

Skills

Bedside care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Independent therapy

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

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.

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

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.

Schedule

• We are looking for a consistent weekend RT for:
  • 4- 8 Hours depending on caseload
  • EVERY Saturday and Sunday Coverage

Salary: $45 - $55 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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