Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Rehab & Care

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. Saturday and Sunday coverage is required, with a focus on geriatric patient care and independent clinical assessment.

The RT will perform respiratory assessments, initiate therapies, maintain records, operate equipment, and participate in quarterly nursing staff in-services while ensuring daily documentation and care plan adherence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory therapy to rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility.
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Tracheotomy experience

Long-term care experience

Bedside treatments

IDT meetings participation

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

RRT or CRT license

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. Saturday and Sunday coverage is required, with a focus on geriatric patient care and independent clinical assessment.

The RT will perform respiratory assessments, initiate therapies, maintain records, operate equipment, and participate in quarterly nursing staff in-services while ensuring daily documentation and care plan adherence.