Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing Rehab

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our rehabilitation center. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and developing treatment plans for patients with cardio-pulmonary and respiratory conditions in a long-term care population.

The RT will work closely with nursing and administrative staff to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff development within a Skilled Nursing facility setting.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or equivalent.
• Must hold a current state license to practice respiratory therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility’s reputation as a premier respiratory therapy provider.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, clinical standards and documentation guidelines.
• Monitor financial performance of the Respiratory Therapy department and work to improve revenue and productivity.
• Provide patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and administer respiratory therapies.
• Participate in staff development, orientation and continuing education requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nurses, administrators and discharge planners.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership

Clinical skills

Medical terminology

Education

Accredited RT program

Current state license

Job description

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our rehabilitation center. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and developing treatment plans for patients with cardio-pulmonary and respiratory conditions in a long-term care population.

The RT will work closely with nursing and administrative staff to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff development within a Skilled Nursing facility setting.