Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Independent, Skilled Nursing

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; New Cassel (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, independence in evaluation and treatment, and a passion for geriatrics.

You will help residents improve their experience through functional respiratory therapy. The position emphasizes weekend coverage, with 4-8 hour shifts, and involves completing assessments, initiating therapies, documenting care, and participating

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete respiratory assessments and implement therapies per case.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records and operate equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and participate in nursing in-services quarterly.
• Attend IDT meetings and manage documentation daily/weekly/monthly.
• Experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Independent practice

Documentation

Bedside care

Team meetings

Education

COARC accredited Respiratory Program (AS/BS)

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team. The role requires licensure in the state, independence in evaluation and treatment, and a passion for geriatrics.

You will help residents improve their experience through functional respiratory therapy. The position emphasizes weekend coverage, with 4-8 hour shifts, and involves completing assessments, initiating therapies, documenting care, and participating