Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidates must hold a state license and be able to work independently with geriatric residents and a passion for improving patient experiences.

The role requires completion of assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in IDT meetings. Prior experience with tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress rehab patients with diverse respiratory and non-respiratory conditions.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Described in the Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in areas of interventions including Oxygen weaning, Aerosol therapy, IPPB therapy, Chest physiotherapy, CPAP/BIPAP, High-Flow Oxygen, and more.

Skills

Experience with tracheotomy

Long-term care experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidates must hold a state license and be able to work independently with geriatric residents and a passion for improving patient experiences.

The role requires completion of assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and participating in IDT meetings. Prior experience with tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred.