Weekend PRN Respiratory Therapist in Geriatric Care

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, and maintain comprehensive documentation, working with the nursing staff to improve patient outcomes.

The candidate should hold a COARC-accredited degree (AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy) and be licensed as an RRT or CRT in the practicing state, with BLS certification. Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed to practice in the state; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress 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 completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Described in the Departmental Policy and procedure Manual in areas of skilled interventions.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, and maintain comprehensive documentation, working with the nursing staff to improve patient outcomes.

The candidate should hold a COARC-accredited degree (AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy) and be licensed as an RRT or CRT in the practicing state, with BLS certification. Experience in long-term care is preferred.