Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Care

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Fountainebleau (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, perform a wide range of respiratory therapies, and maintain thorough documentation in a dynamic rehab setting.

Candidates must be a COARC-accredited AS or BS graduate and hold an active RRT or CRT license in the state of practice, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Deliver bedside treatments including oxygen, aerosols, PEP, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, airway management, and PFTs.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff each quarter and maintain daily/weekly/monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings and manage caseload while following facility procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

AS/BS Respiratory Program

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, perform a wide range of respiratory therapies, and maintain thorough documentation in a dynamic rehab setting.

Candidates must be a COARC-accredited AS or BS graduate and hold an active RRT or CRT license in the state of practice, with BLS certification.