Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care (Weekend Shifts)

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Oak Hill, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The successful candidate will hold a state license, be capable of evaluating and treating residents independently, and demonstrate a genuine passion for geriatric care and functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include completing assessments and respiratory therapies, maintaining accurate patient records, providing bedside treatments, and participating in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• 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.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and policies.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Oxygen weaning therapy, Bronchial hygiene therapy, CPAP/BIPAP, Chest physiotherapy

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Bedside assessment

Documentation

Tracheotomy care experience

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Oxygen therapy equipment

IPPB equipment

CPAP/BIPAP

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Oak Hill, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The successful candidate will hold a state license, be capable of evaluating and treating residents independently, and demonstrate a genuine passion for geriatric care and functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include completing assessments and respiratory therapies, maintaining accurate patient records, providing bedside treatments, and participating in