Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Geriatric Skilled Care

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Forest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time role in a Skilled Nursing facility in Forest Hills, Tennessee. The RT must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practice state and hold BLS certification, with the ability to evaluate and treat independently, and perform therapeutic activities to enhance resident care.

The job involves conducting respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and providing staff education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program; licensed as RRT or CRT
• Licensed in the state of practice; BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement respiratory techniques to support rehabilitation.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Deliver bedside treatments and educate nursing staff quarterly.
• Document daily/weekly/monthly progress and participate in IDT meetings.
• Manage caseloads and ensure adherence to facility protocols.

Skills

RRT/CRT license

Bedside care

Documentation

Respiratory therapy

Education

AS/BS Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator equipment

CPAP/BIPAP

Oxygen devices

Job description

Apploi seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time role in a Skilled Nursing facility in Forest Hills, Tennessee. The RT must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practice state and hold BLS certification, with the ability to evaluate and treat independently, and perform therapeutic activities to enhance resident care.

The job involves conducting respiratory assessments, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and providing staff education.