Weekend PRN Respiratory Therapist - SNF/Geriatrics

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Ridgetop (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, document care, and participate in IDT meetings.

Candidates must have COARC-accredited degree, state license (RRT/CRT) and BLS; prior long-term care experience is preferred; ability to work Saturday and Sunday and handle 4–6 hour shifts, with potential longer days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and daily documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings and participate in policy/procedure guidelines.
• Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care settings; CPAP/BIPAP and airway clearance techniques.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing setting. The RT will assess and treat residents, initiate therapies, document care, and participate in IDT meetings.

Candidates must have COARC-accredited degree, state license (RRT/CRT) and BLS; prior long-term care experience is preferred; ability to work Saturday and Sunday and handle 4–6 hour shifts, with potential longer days.