Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Care, Skilled Nursing

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Flatbush (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. This full-time role requires weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) and an independent, patient-focused approach to geriatric respiratory care.

Applicants must hold a COARC-accredited Respiratory program credential and state licensure (RRT/CRT). Previous long-term care experience is preferred for consistent, high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assess and treat respiratory conditions in a geriatric population.
• Document therapies and patient progress accurately.
• Perform bedside respiratory procedures independently.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapy.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and in-services for staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly documentation and caseloads.
• Attend IDT meetings and comply with facility procedures.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. This full-time role requires weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) and an independent, patient-focused approach to geriatric respiratory care.

Applicants must hold a COARC-accredited Respiratory program credential and state licensure (RRT/CRT). Previous long-term care experience is preferred for consistent, high-quality patient outcomes.