Weekend Respiratory Therapist for Skilled Nursing & Geriatrics

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Belle Meade (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric-focused team in a Skilled Nursing facility in Tennessee. The RT must hold state licensure (RRT or CRT) and be able to evaluate and treat independently with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include bedside treatments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in IDT meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and apply respiratory techniques to rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies and maintain patient records.
• Perform bedside treatments and operate respiratory equipment.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings and contribute to caseload management.
• Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care settings.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Empathy for geriatric patients

Independent evaluation

BLS certification

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

State licensure in practice area

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric-focused team in a Skilled Nursing facility in Tennessee. The RT must hold state licensure (RRT or CRT) and be able to evaluate and treat independently with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include bedside treatments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in IDT meetings.