Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, providing respiratory care in a geriatric population.

Requirements include COARC-accredited degree, state license (RRT/CRT), and BLS. The role entails shift work on weekends with a strong emphasis on documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as an RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to advance rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and check equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff each quarter.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend IDT meetings as required.
• Assist with tracheotomy care and long-term care respiratory needs.
• Follow facility procedures and policies.
• Handle tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Bedside care

Documentation

Education

COARC-accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Licensed in state (RRT/CRT)

BLS certification

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT will evaluate and treat residents independently, providing respiratory care in a geriatric population.

Requirements include COARC-accredited degree, state license (RRT/CRT), and BLS. The role entails shift work on weekends with a strong emphasis on documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.