Weekend Respiratory Therapist - $45-$55/hr, Geriatrics

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time role in a Skilled Nursing facility in New York. The candidate must hold a state license (RRT or CRT) and be capable of independent evaluation and therapy, with a passion for geriatric care.

The position requires weekend coverage and performs various respiratory therapies with oversight of care plans. The RT will initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate equipment, and participate in IDT meetings, with extensive bedside

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and respiratory therapies.
• Initiate therapies and maintain records.
• Perform bedside treatments.
• Attend quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings.
• Track auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Bedside treatments

Documentation

IDT meetings

Tracheotomy experience

Education

AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time role in a Skilled Nursing facility in New York. The candidate must hold a state license (RRT or CRT) and be capable of independent evaluation and therapy, with a passion for geriatric care.

The position requires weekend coverage and performs various respiratory therapies with oversight of care plans. The RT will initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate equipment, and participate in IDT meetings, with extensive bedside