Resident-Centered Respiratory Therapist | Flexible Scheduling

Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor residents with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will deliver high-quality respiratory care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, safety, and improved clinical outcomes.

The role involves administering therapies such as oxygen, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, monitoring equipment, educating residents and families, and maintaining

Responsibilities

• Assess residents with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and develop care plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen, aerosol nebulizer treatments, and chest physiotherapy.
• Monitor residents on oxygen therapy and ensure physician orders and facility protocols are followed.
• Evaluate residents' respiratory status and communicate changes to the physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Manage respiratory equipment including CPAP/BiPAP devices and nebulizers.
• Perform pulse oximetry and other respiratory assessments as indicated.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory treatments, equipment use, and disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, and others to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with infection prevention initiatives related to respiratory care.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is maintained, cleaned, and functioning according to guidelines.
• Participate in QAPI activities and support compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations.

Job description

Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor residents with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will deliver high-quality respiratory care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, safety, and improved clinical outcomes.

The role involves administering therapies such as oxygen, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, monitoring equipment, educating residents and families, and maintaining