Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Geriatrics, Flexible Hours

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on geriatric patient care, evaluating and treating independently within the facility, and performing a range of respiratory interventions.

The ideal candidate holds COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure (RRT or CRT), with BLS. Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred; strong documentation and teamwork

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• Licensed in the state in which practicing.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Complete a variety of bedside treatments.
• Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in long term care setting.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on geriatric patient care, evaluating and treating independently within the facility, and performing a range of respiratory interventions.

The ideal candidate holds COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure (RRT or CRT), with BLS. Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care is preferred; strong documentation and teamwork