Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care, RRT/CRT

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Brownsville (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 a skilled nursing team. The RT will assess, treat, and document respiratory care, including bedside therapies and equipment management, with oversight as needed.

Applicants must be a COARC-accredited graduate (AS/BS) and hold RRT or CRT licensure, plus a state license and BLS. Experience in tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred. Salary ranges from $48 to $52 per hour.

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 to rehabilitate patients with various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and provide quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation and attend IDT meetings.
• Track, audit and manage caseload; support residents' functional improvement.

Skills

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care setting experience

Independent practice

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a skilled nursing team. The RT will assess, treat, and document respiratory care, including bedside therapies and equipment management, with oversight as needed.

Applicants must be a COARC-accredited graduate (AS/BS) and hold RRT or CRT licensure, plus a state license and BLS. Experience in tracheotomy and long-term care is preferred. Salary ranges from $48 to $52 per hour.