Weekend RT for Geriatric Care — Skilled Nursing

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. Ideal candidates hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and are licensed as RRT/CRT in the practicing state, with BLS certification.

This role emphasizes independent evaluation and therapeutic activities for the geriatric population. You will assess, treat, document, and participate in IDT meetings, while performing a broad range of respiratory interventions and bedside therapies in a long-term

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and implements respiratory techniques to progress rehab patients with diverse respiratory and non-respiratory conditions.
• Initiates therapies, maintains patient records, operates, checks, and assembles equipment.
• Performs bedside treatments and documents activities across shifts.
• Conducts in-services for nursing staff each quarter.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly documentation tasks.
• Attends applicable IDT meetings and participates in care planning.
• Requires experience with tracheotomy and long-term care settings.
• Follows facility procedures and protocol for clinical care.
• Performs tracking, auditing and caseload management.
• Performs related duties as required and supports department goals.
• Describes skilled interventions: Oxygen weaning therapy, Aerosol therapy, Chest physiotherapy, CPAP/BIPAP.

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Job description

Apploi is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. Ideal candidates hold a COARC-accredited AS or BS in Respiratory Therapy and are licensed as RRT/CRT in the practicing state, with BLS certification.

This role emphasizes independent evaluation and therapeutic activities for the geriatric population. You will assess, treat, document, and participate in IDT meetings, while performing a broad range of respiratory interventions and bedside therapies in a long-term