Weekend Respiratory Therapist (SNF) — Geriatric Care

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support our geriatric population, with Saturday and Sunday coverage. The role requires a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, and licensure as an RRT or CRT with BLS certification.

You will assess, initiate therapies, perform bedside treatments, document daily activity, and participate in IDT meetings in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases.
• 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
• Experience in a long term care setting
• Follow procedure and protocol of facility
• Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent patient care

Documentation

Tracheotomy experience

Education

COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory

RRT or CRT licensed

Licensed in state of practice

BLS certification

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support our geriatric population, with Saturday and Sunday coverage. The role requires a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory, and licensure as an RRT or CRT with BLS certification.

You will assess, initiate therapies, perform bedside treatments, document daily activity, and participate in IDT meetings in a long-term care setting.