Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric SNF (RRT/CRT)

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility team focused on geriatric care. The role requires independent assessment, therapy initiation, and patient progression with a strong emphasis on documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates should hold COARC-accredited education and state licensure (RRT/CRT) with BLS certification, and experience with tracheostomies in a long-term care setting is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Experience with tracheostomy and in long-term care settings.
• Follow facility procedures and perform department-based respiratory interventions.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility team focused on geriatric care. The role requires independent assessment, therapy initiation, and patient progression with a strong emphasis on documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates should hold COARC-accredited education and state licensure (RRT/CRT) with BLS certification, and experience with tracheostomies in a long-term care setting is