Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Care

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The position requires Saturday and Sunday coverage and the ability to evaluate and treat residents independently with compassion.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, performing bedside treatments, maintaining accurate records, and attending IDT meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to address a range of respiratory conditions.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Geriatrics

Independent clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The position requires Saturday and Sunday coverage and the ability to evaluate and treat residents independently with compassion.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, performing bedside treatments, maintaining accurate records, and attending IDT meetings.