Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Care Sat/Sun

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Forest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and progress residents with respiratory and related conditions, and operate a range of therapies and equipment with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes care for geriatric residents, adherence to facility protocols, and participation in interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality pulmonary and bedside treatments.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with RRT or CRT credentials.
• Graduate of COARC-accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.
• Experience in geriatric population care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and daily, weekly, monthly documentation.
• Participate in IDT meetings and track caseloads.
• Provide care including tracheotomy experience and pulmonary therapies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Independent practice

Tracheotomy experience

Geriatric care

Education

AR or BS Respiratory program graduate

RRT or CRT license

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and progress residents with respiratory and related conditions, and operate a range of therapies and equipment with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes care for geriatric residents, adherence to facility protocols, and participation in interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality pulmonary and bedside treatments.