Weekend Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing Care

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Nolensville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. The RT must be licensed in the practicing state, able to evaluate and treat independently, and perform functional therapies to enhance residents' experiences.

The role includes comprehensive bedside treatments, documentation, and participation in IDT meetings, with experience in tracheostomy and in a long-term care environment. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to maintain and progress rehab patients with various illnesses.
• 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; long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Complete tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Assessment

Documentation

Bedside care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. The RT must be licensed in the practicing state, able to evaluate and treat independently, and perform functional therapies to enhance residents' experiences.

The role includes comprehensive bedside treatments, documentation, and participation in IDT meetings, with experience in tracheostomy and in a long-term care environment. Weekend shifts are required.