Field Respiratory Therapist

AdaptHealth•North Hollywood, CA

About The Position

The Field Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support is a field clinician who provides specialized respiratory care to ventilator-dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. The role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support safe, coordinated, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital. The position involves field and in-office work and travel, along with participation in an on-call rotation during non-business hours. The clinician maintains knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and relevant payer and regulatory guidelines. They assess patients, review ventilator records and care plans, support discharge transitions, teach patients and caregivers to use equipment, and coordinate with physicians and referral sources. The role also includes accurate clinical documentation, maintaining patient records, providing education to healthcare professionals, supporting operational and program activities, and adhering to compliance, confidentiality, infection control, and safety requirements.

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 and unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in all states serviced by the branch.
CPR certification.
Valid and 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, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment and adapt care as needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with 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, and ability to learn new technologies and understand local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related payer and regulatory guidelines.
Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, including reviewing ventilator patient records, compliance data, and care plans; communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and referral sources.
Participate in discharge planning and execution for highly technical and ventilator-dependent patients, supporting transitions to the home setting.
Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units, supplies, and proper equipment use.
Follow up clinically 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 clinically related 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 in accordance with company standards.
Maintain complete and up-to-date 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.
Maintain and expand role-related competencies through continuing education, in-services, and professional inquiry.
Promote AdaptHealth through program development, operational support, educational coordination, and engagement with referral sources.
Act 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 an on-call rotation during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
Complete required compliance training and adhere to AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.