Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Care

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to evaluate, treat, and support a geriatric population in a skilled nursing setting. Licensure as an RT or CRT and BLS certification are required, with ability to work independently and manage respiratory care needs.

The role involves bedside therapies, documentation, and collaboration with IDT; experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program; licensure required (RRT/CRT).
• Licensed in the practicing state; BLS certification required.
• Experience with long-term care settings and tracheotomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehabilitation of patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiates therapies, maintains patient records, operates and checks equipment.
• Performs a variety of bedside treatments.
• Conducts in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attends applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheostomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follows facility procedures and protocols.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Clinical assessment & intervention

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to evaluate, treat, and support a geriatric population in a skilled nursing setting. Licensure as an RT or CRT and BLS certification are required, with ability to work independently and manage respiratory care needs.

The role involves bedside therapies, documentation, and collaboration with IDT; experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred.