Weekend Part-Time Respiratory Therapist (Geriatrics)

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westville (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing facility. The candidate must hold a state license (RRT/CRT) and be able to evaluate and treat independently, with a commitment to functional therapy for residents.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in quarterly nursing staff in-services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS certification and licensed in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Track, auditing, and caseload management; performs related duties.
• Experience with tracheotomy; long-term care setting.

Skills

Assessments

Therapy initiation

Bedside treatments

Documentation

IDT participation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing facility. The candidate must hold a state license (RRT/CRT) and be able to evaluate and treat independently, with a commitment to functional therapy for residents.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in quarterly nursing staff in-services.