Weekend Respiratory Therapist – Skilled Nursing Care

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Pegram, TN, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment of residents with various respiratory conditions, holding a TN license and BLS certification.

The RT will perform bedside therapies, document care, and participate in inter-disciplinary care planning. The position emphasizes geriatric care, with responsibilities ranging from oxygen therapy to airway

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and implement therapies to patients with various respiratory and co-morbid conditions.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and complete in-services for nursing staff on a quarterly basis.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation and participate in IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheostomy and long-term care settings; follow facility protocols.
• Manage caseload, tracking and auditing of respiratory interventions.

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy (COARC accredited)

RRT or CRT license

BLS certification

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Pegram, TN, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled nursing team. The role requires independent evaluation and treatment of residents with various respiratory conditions, holding a TN license and BLS certification.

The RT will perform bedside therapies, document care, and participate in inter-disciplinary care planning. The position emphasizes geriatric care, with responsibilities ranging from oxygen therapy to airway