Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care

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

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility team in Tennessee. The RT will assess and treat geriatric residents, initiate therapies, document thoroughly, and collaborate with nursing staff to advance patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold COARC-accredited AS/BS in Respiratory, TN license (RRT/CRT), and BLS. Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred. Flexible weekend scheduling is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Starts respiratory therapies and maintains patient records.
• Performs bedside treatments and operates/assembles equipment.
• Conducts quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
• Attends IDT meetings and tracks caseload.
• Gives care for patients with tracheostomies; works in long-term care.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs respiratory testing and airway clearance techniques.
• Manages oxygen weaning and pulmonary therapy programs.

Skills

Assessment

Independent work

Patient care

Documentation

Education

COARC-accredited AS/BS in Respiratory

Active state license (RRT/CRT)

Tools

Oxygen equipment

CPAP/BIPAP devices

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility team in Tennessee. The RT will assess and treat geriatric residents, initiate therapies, document thoroughly, and collaborate with nursing staff to advance patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold COARC-accredited AS/BS in Respiratory, TN license (RRT/CRT), and BLS. Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred. Flexible weekend scheduling is required.