Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

West Tennessee Post-Acute , located in Jackson, TN, is a skilled nursing facility with 67 Medicare-certified beds. It has been CMS-certified since 1986 and offers transitional care services aimed at helping patients recover after hospital stays. The facility has an average occupancy rate of 78.81% and emphasizes quality care through its participation in the Medicare program

Why Join us?

At West Tennessee Post-Acute, our team is committed to creating a supportive, patient-centered environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care and being part of a compassionate and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents!

Position Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

In this capacity, the Respiratory Therapist is expected to practice safe and ethical care within their designated scope of practice, as defined by the State Regulatory Agency, and under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. It is essential for the Respiratory Therapist to be aware of their own limitations and to proactively seek advice and assistance when necessary.

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.

• The doctor recommends respiratory therapy treatments.

• Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.

• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.

• Responds to “code blue” calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR.

• Instructs respiratory technicians.

• Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

• Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.

• Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.

• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.

• Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

• Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities’ policies.

• While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist as required by the state of Tennessee.

• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.