Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Rehab (Weekends)

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Green Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatrics-focused team in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess residents, initiate therapies, document care, and operate equipment to support breathing and recovery.

The ideal candidate has COARC-accredited training and an active RRT/CRT license with BLS. You will collaborate with the IDT, provide bedside treatments, and participate in staff education and protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and delivers respiratory therapies to rehab patients with a range of conditions.
• Initiate therapies, document patient records, and operate/assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside respiratory treatments as prescribed.
• Lead quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly documentation.
• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Experience with tracheostomy care.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit, and manage caseloads.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Bedside patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AS Respiratory Therapy

BS Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy equipment

CPAP/BIPAP equipment

Suction equipment

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatrics-focused team in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess residents, initiate therapies, document care, and operate equipment to support breathing and recovery.

The ideal candidate has COARC-accredited training and an active RRT/CRT license with BLS. You will collaborate with the IDT, provide bedside treatments, and participate in staff education and protocol adherence.