Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care (Sat/Sun)

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Belle Meade (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. The candidate should have a passion for geriatric care, hold a state license, and be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision to improve residents' experience.

The role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care, performing bedside treatments, and participating in inter-disciplinary team activities to support

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 progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment
• Complete bedside treatments
• Attend applicable IDT meetings and participate in quarterly in-services for nursing staff
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; manage caseload and audits

Skills

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care experience

Bedside treatments

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team in a Skilled Nursing facility. The candidate should have a passion for geriatric care, hold a state license, and be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision to improve residents' experience.

The role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care, performing bedside treatments, and participating in inter-disciplinary team activities to support