Weekend Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Geriatric Care

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Ridgetop (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practicing state and demonstrate ability to work independently with residents who have varied respiratory conditions.

The role involves assessing patients, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and supporting nursing staff with respiratory care plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies and maintain patient records.
• Operate and assemble respiratory equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Manage caseload and documentation.

Skills

Respiratory care

Independent work

Documentation

Education

AS/BS Respiratory Therapy

State licensure

Tools

CPAP/BIPAP equipment

Oxygen therapy devices

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT must be licensed (RRT/CRT) in the practicing state and demonstrate ability to work independently with residents who have varied respiratory conditions.

The role involves assessing patients, initiating therapies, documenting progress, and supporting nursing staff with respiratory care plans.