Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Rehab

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility team. The candidate should be licensed (RRT or CRT) in the state and able to evaluate and treat independently, focusing on geriatric patients.

The role involves assessing patients, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in routine in-service training for nursing staff, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays and 4–6 hour blocks,

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Care; licensed RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state of practice; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and conduct in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Attend IDT meetings and manage caseload/documentation.

Skills

RRT/CRT certification

State license

Geriatric care

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility team. The candidate should be licensed (RRT or CRT) in the state and able to evaluate and treat independently, focusing on geriatric patients.

The role involves assessing patients, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in routine in-service training for nursing staff, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays and 4–6 hour blocks,