Registered Respiratory Therapist -Part Time 2 Days per week

AdamsPlace•Lewisburg, TN

About The Position

NHC HealthCare Oakwood in Lewisburg, Tennessee, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care in a long-term care setting. The role is described as PRN (as needed), with a schedule of two days per week and up to 16 hours weekly. It offers a flexible, part-time schedule in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence. The Respiratory Therapist provides therapy in accordance with physician orders and established care standards, monitors and documents patients’ respiratory status and treatment progress, and works with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support individualized care. The position also involves maintaining equipment and following patient-rights, safety, infection-control, center-policy, and regulatory requirements. NHC describes potential benefits and perks including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a same-day pay option, tuition reimbursement, holiday incentive pay, earned time off, insurance coverage, 401(k) with company contributions, uniforms, and professional development and advancement opportunities. Eligibility may vary based on position, PRN status, location, and plan requirements.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Strong technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.
Strong attention to detail, patience, and professionalism.
Genuine compassion for elderly and disabled individuals in a long-term care setting.
Commitment to patient rights, safety, and quality care.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services according to physician orders and established standards of care.
Assess, monitor, and document patients’ respiratory status and treatment progress.
Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies.
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support individualized patient care.
Ensure compliance with patient rights, center policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and follow safety and infection-control procedures.