Respiratory Therapist | Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Applingwood Post Acute; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Accident Insurance and Hospitalization

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

EEO compliance

Job summary

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the supervision of the Respiratory Department Head.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering prescribed therapies (IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry), performing diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, and documenting care in accordance with department standards.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in respiratory therapy.
• Minimum 6 months experience in skilled nursing facility.
• Current Tennessee license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS/CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments.
• Administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plan, prepare, and administer treatments such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions.
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to code blue emergencies, maintain airways, and perform CPR.
• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians.
• Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, concise, and meets departmental standards.
• Use resources and materials efficiently and safely.
• Perform all duties promptly with competence and care.
• Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to facility dress code policies.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

6 months SNF experience

Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for residents with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders under the supervision of the Respiratory Department Head.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering prescribed therapies (IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry), performing diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, and documenting care in accordance with department standards.