Respiratory Therapist - Rehab Care Champion

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers is seeking a seasoned Respiratory Therapist to join our rehab-focused team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver respiratory care in a skilled nursing setting.

Strong communication and clinical leadership are essential to coordinate care with nursing and therapy staff. You will ensure regulatory compliance, participate in program development, and mentor staff while maintaining current licensure and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the respiratory community.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Skills applicable to clinical discipline.
• Oxygen therapy and respiratory care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems to position the facility as a leading respiratory therapy provider.
• Oversee departmental operations, policy compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Provide patient treatments and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document accurately for billing, reporting, and regulatory purposes.
• Support staff development and professional growth.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Communication skills

Leadership and management

Knowledge of respiratory community

Clinical discipline skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred

Current state license as required

Job description

CareRite Centers is seeking a seasoned Respiratory Therapist to join our rehab-focused team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver respiratory care in a skilled nursing setting.

Strong communication and clinical leadership are essential to coordinate care with nursing and therapy staff. You will ensure regulatory compliance, participate in program development, and mentor staff while maintaining current licensure and professional standards.