Weekend Respiratory Therapist: Geriatric Care, Flexible Shifts

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT should evaluate and treat independently, with a passion for geriatric care and state licensure in practice.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and collaborating with nursing and IDT teams to support residents' rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and contribute to nursing staff in-services each quarter.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participate in IDT meetings.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Geriatric care

Assessment skills

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Care

Tools

RRT/CRT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing facility. The RT should evaluate and treat independently, with a passion for geriatric care and state licensure in practice.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and collaborating with nursing and IDT teams to support residents' rehabilitation goals.