Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Shelby Oaks Post Acute is a senior care facility in Memphis, Tennessee, that offers services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. With a capacity of 77 residents, the facility provides both private and semi-private rooms, focusing on creating a comfortable and supportive environment. Amenities include tailored dietary plans, laundry services, and salon access. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans to cater to the unique needs of each resident.

Why Join us?

At Shelby Oaks Post Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to start a meaningful career in healthcare, Shelby Oaks offers a collaborative and rewarding workplace where your contributions make a difference every day.

Position Overview:

The Lead 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.

• Lead and manage the pulmonary program, ensuring effective treatments and compliant documentation

• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory therapy treatments

• Administer doctor-recommended respiratory therapy treatments

• Plan, prepare, and administer treatments such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions

• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests

• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment

• Respond to “code blue” emergencies, maintain airways, and perform CPR

• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians

• Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, concise, and meets departmental standards

• Use resources and materials efficiently and safely

• Perform all duties promptly with competence and care

• Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to facility dress code 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.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• A minimum of 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is required.

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

• National Provider BLS or CPR - American Heart Association upon hire

For Full Time, What We Offer:

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.