Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care, Weekend FT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, and maintain detailed patient records with minimal supervision.

Qualified applicants must be licensed (RRT or CRT) in the practicing state, graduate from a COARC-accredited program, and hold BLS certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Conduct 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 caseload.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, and maintain detailed patient records with minimal supervision.

Qualified applicants must be licensed (RRT or CRT) in the practicing state, graduate from a COARC-accredited program, and hold BLS certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.