Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Geriatric Rehab

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Tedder (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT must hold a state license and be able to evaluate and treat independently, with a focus on geriatric residents and functional therapies to enhance their experience.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, performing bedside treatments, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments including oxygen therapy, oxygen weaning, aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, deep breathing and coughing, respiratory muscle training, Incentive Spirometry, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Airway management/assessment and CPR; pulmonary function testing; high-flow oxygen; walk tests.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Daily, weekly and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy; long-term care setting experience.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols; tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Geriatric care

Tracheostomy care

Respiratory assessment

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT must hold a state license and be able to evaluate and treat independently, with a focus on geriatric residents and functional therapies to enhance their experience.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, performing bedside treatments, and maintaining documentation.