Respiratory Therapist

Allegria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Port Jefferson Station, NY is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The ideal candidate will be licensed in New York State and have a passion for working with the geriatric population. Responsibilities include patient assessments, implementing respiratory therapies, and maintaining documentation. Strong experience is preferred, particularly in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• 3-6 years of mid-level experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement respiratory techniques for patients with respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies and maintain patient records.
• Conduct quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.

Skills

Independent evaluation and treatment

Passion for geriatric care

Experience with tracheotomy

Bedside respiratory treatments

Education

Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Job Description:

Allegria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson is 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 New York State, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and possess the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and attending mandatory meetings
• Experience with tracheotomy
• Experience is a long-term care setting, particularly with skilled nursing facilities
• Follow procedure and protocol of Allegria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed to Practice in New York State
• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.

• Education

Mid Level (3-6 years)

• Experience

Associates Degree

Location:

Port Jefferson Station, NY