Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Rehab

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Boca Pointe (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team every weekend.

You must have a COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, and be licensed in Florida as RRT or CRT; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities include assessments, initiating therapies, bedside treatments, and maintaining thorough documentation in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside respiratory treatments and related procedures; oxygen, aerosol, PEP therapy, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, airway management.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend applicable meetings.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team every weekend.

You must have a COARC accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, and be licensed in Florida as RRT or CRT; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities include assessments, initiating therapies, bedside treatments, and maintaining thorough documentation in a long-term care setting.