Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Rock Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, passion for geriatric care, and the ability to work independently with patients to improve their experience.

You will perform assessments, initiate therapies, document outcomes, and participate in care planning with the staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• 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 completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, passion for geriatric care, and the ability to work independently with patients to improve their experience.

You will perform assessments, initiate therapies, document outcomes, and participate in care planning with the staff.