Weekend Respiratory Therapist Geriatric Care Specialist

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and treat residents with various respiratory illnesses, initiate therapies, and maintain thorough documentation in a geriatric care setting.

The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in the state and capable of independent operation with a passion for improving residents’ experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments on residents.
• Deliver in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit, and manage caseloads.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

BLS certification

independent practice

geriatric care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The RT will assess and treat residents with various respiratory illnesses, initiate therapies, and maintain thorough documentation in a geriatric care setting.

The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in the state and capable of independent operation with a passion for improving residents’ experiences.