Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Care Specialist

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Ridgetop (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our Skilled Nursing team in Tennessee. The candidate should hold an active RRT or CRT license in the state and a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.

Independent assessment and treatment with minimal supervision is required, with passion for geriatric care. The RT will perform bedside treatments, initiate therapies, document diligently, attend IDT meetings, and support a range of respiratory interventions including

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress rehab patients with various respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Tracheostomy experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our Skilled Nursing team in Tennessee. The candidate should hold an active RRT or CRT license in the state and a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy.

Independent assessment and treatment with minimal supervision is required, with passion for geriatric care. The RT will perform bedside treatments, initiate therapies, document diligently, attend IDT meetings, and support a range of respiratory interventions including