Respiratory Therapist - Rehab & Skilled Nursing

Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bay Park (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers in New York is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a rehab center role. The RT will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with cardio-pulmonary and respiratory disorders over an extended period.

You will develop treatment plans, coordinate with nursing and other staff, and ensure high-quality respiratory care for long-term patients while maintaining regulatory compliance and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory community or field.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Skills applicable to the respiratory clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility’s reputation as a premier respiratory therapy provider.
• Monitors department financials and implements actions to improve revenue and productivity.
• Maintains professional licensure and adheres to ethical standards; provides staff development and orientation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care and communicates with nursing, admin, and medical directors.
• Delivers patient treatments, conducts evaluations, develops treatment plans, and documents progress.
• Writes clear, accurate documentation meeting regulatory and billing requirements.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Respiratory care knowledge

Leadership & management

Clinical discipline skills

Job description

CareRite Centers in New York is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a rehab center role. The RT will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with cardio-pulmonary and respiratory disorders over an extended period.

You will develop treatment plans, coordinate with nursing and other staff, and ensure high-quality respiratory care for long-term patients while maintaining regulatory compliance and documentation standards.