Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on geriatric respiratory care, with responsibilities including assessments, initiating therapies, and bedside treatments, while maintaining documentation and participating in IDT meetings.

Candidates must be licensed in the practicing state (RRT or CRT), hold BLS certification, and have a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement respiratory therapies for residents.
• Initiate therapies, document care, operate and maintain equipment.
• Deliver bedside treatments and provide quarterly staff in-services.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; participate in IDT meetings.
• Manage caseload, track audits, and perform related duties.

Education

COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

RRT or CRT license

State license

BLS certification

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on geriatric respiratory care, with responsibilities including assessments, initiating therapies, and bedside treatments, while maintaining documentation and participating in IDT meetings.

Candidates must be licensed in the practicing state (RRT or CRT), hold BLS certification, and have a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.