Respiratory Therapist

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing, a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Nassau County, New York, has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic and talented Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic professional team. The successful candidate should possess a passion for the geriatric population with a desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their recuperative experience. Job Description 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 Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation Experience with tracheotomy Experience with ventilators 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 Attend applicable IDT meetings Performs related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT. Licensed in the state with practicing BLS certification. Experience is a long term care setting. Who we are : We are an innovative skilled nursing facility located Nassau County, New York specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees and is supported by Sapphire's future strategies, which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding career. South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing , considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.