Weekend Licensed Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood Estates (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care and a license in the state of practice.

The role emphasizes functional therapeutic activities to improve resident experience. The position requires AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy, active RRT or CRT licensure, and BLS certification, with experience in long-term care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory program; licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform a variety of bedside treatments and document daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings and participate in quarterly nursing staff in-services.

Skills

Assessment skills

Respiratory therapy

Bedside treatment

Documentation

Tracheotomy care

Geriatric care

Independent practice

IDT participation

Education

AS/BS Respiratory program

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, with a passion for geriatric care and a license in the state of practice.

The role emphasizes functional therapeutic activities to improve resident experience. The position requires AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy, active RRT or CRT licensure, and BLS certification, with experience in long-term care and