Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric Skilled Nursing

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Baywood (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 a skilled nursing team. The RT will independently assess and treat residents, perform therapies, and document care while coordinating with nursing staff and IDT meetings.

Candidates must hold an active state license (RRT or CRT) and have experience in geriatric respiratory care; familiarity with tracheotomy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RRT or CRT in the practicing state.
• Experience in long-term care settings; knowledge of geriatric respiratory care.

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 and document daily, weekly, and monthly observations.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Attend IDT meetings and participate in care planning.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care workflows.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit, and manage caseload.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical Respiratory Care

Education

COARC accredited AS/BS Respiratory program

Tools

Ventilator Equipment Operation

Job description

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The RT will independently assess and treat residents, perform therapies, and document care while coordinating with nursing staff and IDT meetings.

Candidates must hold an active state license (RRT or CRT) and have experience in geriatric respiratory care; familiarity with tracheotomy is preferred.