Field Respiratory Therapist

AdaptHealth, LLC•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Field Respiratory Therapist (Ventilator Support) is a field clinician who delivers specialized respiratory care to ventilator-dependent patients in their homes and other care settings. The role combines direct patient care, education, equipment support, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to promote safe, coordinated, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital. The position involves both field and in-office work and travel, as well as participation in an on-call rotation during non-business hours. Compensation depends on experience, location, and role level.

Requirements

Associate degree from an AMA-approved respiratory program.
One year of clinical experience as a nurse with ventilator exposure, a healthcare respiratory therapist, or an HME respiratory therapist.
Valid, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in all states serviced by the branch.
CPR certification.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Demonstrated experience providing respiratory care to ventilator patients, including ventilator management, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy.
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, problem-solving, and equipment troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment.
Technical aptitude with Microsoft Office and clinical systems, ability to learn new technologies, and ability to understand local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Background check required; motor vehicle record check required for driving roles.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and relevant payer and regulatory guidelines.
Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, review ventilator patient records, compliance data, and care plans, and communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and referral sources.
Participate in discharge planning and execution for highly technical and ventilator-dependent patients to support transitions to home care.
Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilators, supplies, and proper equipment use.
Provide clinical follow-up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status and tolerance of therapy.
Conduct clinical in-services for hospital staff, referral sources, and other professionals on equipment and related clinical topics.
Follow patient confidentiality, HIPAA, PPE, infection control, and hazardous materials handling requirements.
Document patient care activities, assessments, procedures, communications, and outcomes accurately and promptly according to company standards.
Maintain complete, current patient records, including prescriptions, plans of care, treatment plans, delivery tickets, and required checklists.
Ensure documentation supports quality tracking, data trending, reimbursement, authorizations, and regulatory compliance.
Use continuing education, in-services, and professional inquiry to maintain and expand role-related competencies.
Promote AdaptHealth through program development, operational support, educational coordination, and engagement with referral sources.
Serve as a clinical resource and collaborate with peers and interdisciplinary teams to resolve issues and optimize patient outcomes.
Communicate clearly and promptly, verbally and in writing, about patient care and operational needs.
Participate in the non-business-hours on-call rotation in accordance with company policy.
Complete required compliance training and adhere to AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible the first of the month following hire.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off plans, including six paid holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid parental bonding leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
CVS Minute Clinic and Teladoc access.
Spousal Advantage Reimbursement Plan.
Identity Theft Protection and Legal Plan.