Respiratory Therapist - Rehab & SNF Specialist

Apploi; Harbor Isle (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Skilled Nursing facility in New York. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with cardio-pulmonary and neurological respiratory disorders in a long-term care setting.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, ensure documentation accuracy, and contribute to program development. The position emphasizes patient evaluations, family education, and ongoing staff development, with a focus on safe

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility's reputation for respiratory therapy and interdisciplinary care.
• Monitors RT department financials and seeks methods to improve performance while maintaining standards.
• Contributes to professional development of self and staff, maintains licensure, and oversees in-service training.
• Aids in building the facility's reputation as the premier respiratory therapy provider through professional staff involvement.
• Provides patient treatments meeting needs, performs evaluations, develops treatment plans, and communicates progress to the team.
• Writes clear documentation for regulatory, payor, and accrediting requirements.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and maintains equipment and environment.
• Collaborates with discharge planners and rehab team conferences.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Knowledge of respiratory community

Leadership and management skills

Clinical discipline skills

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Skilled Nursing facility in New York. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with cardio-pulmonary and neurological respiratory disorders in a long-term care setting.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, ensure documentation accuracy, and contribute to program development. The position emphasizes patient evaluations, family education, and ongoing staff development, with a focus on safe