Field Respiratory Therapist

AdaptHealth, LLC • Modesto, CA

1d • $50 - $60

About The Position

The Field Respiratory Therapist 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 clinician maintains knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and applicable payer and regulatory guidelines. They assess patients and review records, compliance data, and care plans; support discharge planning and transitions home; educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on equipment; and follow up with physicians and referral sources about patient status and therapy tolerance. The position also includes clinical in-services, documentation and record maintenance, compliance with patient-safety and confidentiality requirements, continuing education, operational and referral-source engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in an on-call rotation during non-business hours.

This is a field and in-office role that involves travel. Compensation is based 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 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 and 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 quickly, and ability to understand applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related payer and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, including review of 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.
• 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 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 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.
• 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 the 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.

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 (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• CVS Minute Clinic and Teledoc access.
• Spousal Advantage Reimbursement Plan.
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree