Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Rehab

Coral Reef Subacute Care Center; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility in Florida. The RT will independently evaluate and treat geriatric residents, perform a wide range of bedside respiratory therapies, and support nursing staff through quarterly in-services.

The role requires an active COARC-accredited degree, RRT or CRT licensure in the practice state and a current BLS certification. Prior LTC experience is preferred and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in state of practice and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with diverse respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiates therapies, maintains patient records, operates, checks and assembles equipment.
• Completes a variety of bedside treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, airway management and CPR.
• Performs in-services for nursing staff every quarter and completes daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attends applicable IDT meetings and participates in caseload tracking, auditing and related duties.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

RRT or CRT license

Job description

Apploi is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility in Florida. The RT will independently evaluate and treat geriatric residents, perform a wide range of bedside respiratory therapies, and support nursing staff through quarterly in-services.

The role requires an active COARC-accredited degree, RRT or CRT licensure in the practice state and a current BLS certification. Prior LTC experience is preferred and weekend shifts are required.