Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Care, FT Weekends

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Ridgetop (TN); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care and a current license in the state.

Responsibilities include bedside care, initiating therapies, maintaining patient records, and participating in quarterly in-services for nursing staff. Prior long-term care experience preferred; IDT involvement expected.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab and other illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit and manage caseloads.
• Perform related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory therapy

Ausbildung

COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory

Jobbeschreibung

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care and a current license in the state.

Responsibilities include bedside care, initiating therapies, maintaining patient records, and participating in quarterly in-services for nursing staff. Prior long-term care experience preferred; IDT involvement expected.