Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Geriatric Skilled Nursing

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Briarwood (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes independent assessment, initiation of therapies, and bedside treatments, with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Applicants must hold an COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, be licensed as RRT or CRT in the practicing state, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory technique to rehab patients with various illnesses.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• 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.
• Complete tracking, auditing and caseload management.

Skills

Independent practice

Documentation

Bedside treatments

Tracheotomy experience

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes independent assessment, initiation of therapies, and bedside treatments, with weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.

Applicants must hold an COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy, be licensed as RRT or CRT in the practicing state, and maintain BLS certification.