Weekend PRN Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The RT should evaluate and treat independently, with a passion for geriatric care and the ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments while educating nursing staff. Florida license and BLS are required, with experience in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapies for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and check equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings; follow facility procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Patient care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The RT should evaluate and treat independently, with a passion for geriatric care and the ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and delivering bedside treatments while educating nursing staff. Florida license and BLS are required, with experience in long-term care preferred.