Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The candidate must be licensed in the state and capable of independent evaluation and treatment, with a focus on geriatric respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, performing bedside treatments, and participating in quarterly staff in-services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory therapy for various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate equipment.
• Deliver bedside treatments and in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Attend IDT meetings and track caseloads; perform related duties.

Skills

Independent practice

Documentation

Bedside care

Team participation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Tools

RRT or CRT license

BLS certification

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The candidate must be licensed in the state and capable of independent evaluation and treatment, with a focus on geriatric respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, performing bedside treatments, and participating in quarterly staff in-services.