Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Rehab

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Boca Del Mar (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents, perform bedside therapies, and contribute to interdisciplinary care.

Candidates must hold an active state license (RRT or CRT), graduate from a COARC accredited program, and maintain BLS. Prior LTC experience and ability to work weekends are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited respiratory program and licensed RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the practicing state; BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments including oxygen, aerosols, PEP, chest physiotherapy and suctioning.
• Attend in-services for nursing staff every quarter and document daily/weekly/monthly.
• Participate in IDT meetings and assist with caseload tracking and auditing.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care setting; follow facility protocol.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Bedside care

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

RRT or CRT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will evaluate and treat residents, perform bedside therapies, and contribute to interdisciplinary care.

Candidates must hold an active state license (RRT or CRT), graduate from a COARC accredited program, and maintain BLS. Prior LTC experience and ability to work weekends are a plus.