Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Elevate Geriatric Care

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

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join its skilled nursing team, providing assessments, therapies, and bedside care for geriatric residents.

The role requires licensure (RRT/CRT), a COARC-accredited degree, and LTC experience, with weekend coverage and independent practice. Competitive hourly pay supports resident-centered care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT in the practicing state.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques for rehabilitation and management of respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Deliver quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings as required.
• Experience with tracheotomy management.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track caseloads and perform audits.

Skills

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care experience

Education

COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join its skilled nursing team, providing assessments, therapies, and bedside care for geriatric residents.

The role requires licensure (RRT/CRT), a COARC-accredited degree, and LTC experience, with weekend coverage and independent practice. Competitive hourly pay supports resident-centered care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.