Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care (Weekend FT)

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Shackle Island (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility team. The candidate should be licensed and capable of evaluating and treating independently, with a passion for geriatric care and the desire to contribute to residents' well-being.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments with routine in-services and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and quarterly nursing in-services.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care setting.

Skills

Geriatric care

Independent therapy

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility team. The candidate should be licensed and capable of evaluating and treating independently, with a passion for geriatric care and the desire to contribute to residents' well-being.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments with routine in-services and documentation.