Respiratory Therapist – Geriatrics, Weekend FT

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Shackle Island (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The candidate should be licensed in the state, capable of independent evaluation and treatment, and dedicated to improving residents’ experiences through functional respiratory activities.

The role involves performing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments, with quarterly staff in-services and regular

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform a variety of bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy; long-term care setting.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.
• Track, audit, and manage caseload.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

License: RRT/CRT

BLS certification

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The candidate should be licensed in the state, capable of independent evaluation and treatment, and dedicated to improving residents’ experiences through functional respiratory activities.

The role involves performing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments, with quarterly staff in-services and regular