Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Care

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a skilled nursing facility. Candidates must hold a state license, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and perform therapeutic activities to aid geriatric residents’ experience.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and performing a range of bedside treatments.

Qualifications

• Requires COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be licensed as RRT or CRT and BLS certified.
• Experience with tracheotomy and in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory therapy for various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participate in IDT meetings.
• Track, audit, and manage caseload; perform related duties.

Skills

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care experience

Independent practice

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a skilled nursing facility. Candidates must hold a state license, be able to evaluate and treat independently, and perform therapeutic activities to aid geriatric residents’ experience.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and performing a range of bedside treatments.