Weekend-Shift Respiratory Therapist for Geriatrics

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

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a dynamic team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT will assess, treat, and manage respiratory care for residents, with weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday).

License in the practicing state and BLS are required; experience in long-term care and tracheotomy handling is expected. Candidates should be capable of independent work, contribute to resident improvement, and participate in quarterly

Qualifications

• Requires COARC-accredited respiratory program completion and licensure (RRT/CRT).
• Licensed in practicing state; BLS certification.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently in geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement respiratory techniques for various illnesses and diseases.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Provide bedside respiratory treatments and educate nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly documentation; attend IDT meetings.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Geratric care

Independent practitioner

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

RRT or CRT license

State licensure + BLS

Job description

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join a dynamic team in a skilled nursing facility. The RT will assess, treat, and manage respiratory care for residents, with weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday).

License in the practicing state and BLS are required; experience in long-term care and tracheotomy handling is expected. Candidates should be capable of independent work, contribute to resident improvement, and participate in quarterly