Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatric SNF

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Lakewood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Lakewood, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide independent respiratory care within a skilled nursing setting. You will evaluate residents, initiate therapies, and maintain detailed patient records while ensuring safety and quality care.

The role requires COARC-accredited education with an RRT/CRT license and BLS certification. You will work with a multidisciplinary team including nursing staff to support geriatric residents'

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques for rehab patients with respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses.
• Initiates therapies, maintains patient records, operates and assembles equipment.
• Performs bedside treatments and completes in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participates in IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Describes respiratory interventions: oxygen weaning, pulmonary rehab, aerosols, chest physiotherapy, CPAP/BIPAP, airway clearance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Bedside treatments

Documentation

Independent evaluation

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

RRT or CRT license

BLS certification

Tools

Oxygen therapy equipment

CPAP/BIPAP devices

Suction and airway equipment

Job description

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Lakewood, TN is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide independent respiratory care within a skilled nursing setting. You will evaluate residents, initiate therapies, and maintain detailed patient records while ensuring safety and quality care.

The role requires COARC-accredited education with an RRT/CRT license and BLS certification. You will work with a multidisciplinary team including nursing staff to support geriatric residents'