Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing

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

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will assess and treat residents, perform therapies, and document care.

This role requires an active state license (RRT or CRT) and BLS. Weekend coverage is required, with 4–8 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, in a Skilled Nursing setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to rehab patients with various respiratory illnesses/diseases.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment.
• Perform bedside treatments.
• Conduct in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit and manage caseload.

Skills

RRT/CRT license

BLS certification

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team. The RT will assess and treat residents, perform therapies, and document care.

This role requires an active state license (RRT or CRT) and BLS. Weekend coverage is required, with 4–8 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, in a Skilled Nursing setting.