Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Berry Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Berry Hill, TN seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents, perform bedside therapies, and work with the geriatric population to improve their experience.

Candidates must hold a state license (RRT or CRT) and BLS, be able to work independently without supervision, and participate in interdisciplinary care to support resident recovery and comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed.
• Licensed in the state of practice with BLS certification.
• Experience in long-term care setting and with tracheotomy.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for patients with various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and complete staff in-services quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.
• Handle caseload management and perform respiratory interventions as described.

Skills

BLS certification

Tracheotomy care

Geriatric care

Assessment & documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Berry Hill, TN seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents, perform bedside therapies, and work with the geriatric population to improve their experience.

Candidates must hold a state license (RRT or CRT) and BLS, be able to work independently without supervision, and participate in interdisciplinary care to support resident recovery and comfort.