Weekend Respiratory Therapist (PRN) – Geriatric Care

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatrics-focused team in Tennessee. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment of residents, with a passion for improving quality of life.

The RT will assess, initiate therapies, document progress, and support nursing staff through in-services. Licensure as RRT or CRT and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and inspect equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments and quarterly in-services for nursing staff.
• Document daily, weekly and monthly activities; attend IDT meetings.
• Manage caseload and perform airway clearance and respiratory interventions.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Independent work

Documentation

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatrics-focused team in Tennessee. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment of residents, with a passion for improving quality of life.

The RT will assess, initiate therapies, document progress, and support nursing staff through in-services. Licensure as RRT or CRT and BLS certification are required.