Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric SNF

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brentwood, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the practicing state and the ability to evaluate and treat patients independently, with a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and providing bedside treatments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation; participate in IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings; follow facility procedures.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Bedside treatments

Documentation

Independent patient care

In-service delivery

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brentwood, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the practicing state and the ability to evaluate and treat patients independently, with a passion for geriatric care.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, initiating therapies, maintaining records, and providing bedside treatments.