Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care (Full-Time)

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Ridgewood (NY); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will provide independent assessments and therapies, with Saturday and Sunday coverage as part of a dedicated weekend schedule.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, bedside treatments, and maintaining comprehensive patient documentation. The role requires licensure in NY, BLS, and prior experience in long-term care or SNF settings.

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 rehab patients with various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participate in IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care setting; follow facility procedures.
• Perform tracking, auditing and caseload management; take on related duties.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will provide independent assessments and therapies, with Saturday and Sunday coverage as part of a dedicated weekend schedule.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, bedside treatments, and maintaining comprehensive patient documentation. The role requires licensure in NY, BLS, and prior experience in long-term care or SNF settings.