Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care Leader

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, and manage bedside treatments with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements include COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, current state licensure as RRT or CRT, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes independence and thorough documentation within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participate in IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

RRT license

CRT license

Bedside care

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS in Respiratory

Job description

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will perform assessments, initiate therapies, and manage bedside treatments with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements include COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, current state licensure as RRT or CRT, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes independence and thorough documentation within an interdisciplinary team.