1099 Maintenance Patient Care Associate (Houston, Texas)

AOTI•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AOTI Advanced Oxygen Therapy, Inc. (AOTI) is seeking qualified independent contractors to provide patient support services in designated geographic territories as demand for its Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) therapy grows. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not employment with AOTI. Contractors operate as independent businesses and determine how they perform contracted services, subject to applicable laws, patient requirements, and AOTI service standards. Services may include delivering, setting up, retrieving, and managing TWO2 therapy equipment; educating patients on equipment use and prescribed treatment protocols; supporting therapy utilization and adherence; documenting service activities through approved systems; coordinating with AOTI personnel; escalating patient concerns or equipment issues; and cleaning, maintaining, and managing equipment inventory. Contractors schedule and perform services in a timely manner, maintain professional interactions, comply with applicable laws and privacy requirements, and maintain required credentials, insurance, transportation, and service documentation. Compensation is $200 per equipment delivery and patient setup and $200 per equipment retrieval. Additional opportunities may be available depending on territory needs. Contractors are responsible for applicable taxes and business expenses except those specifically reimbursed by AOTI. The opportunity offers flexible scheduling and field-based work supporting patients in their homes and communities.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Personal vehicle suitable for transporting equipment.
Required automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to travel throughout an assigned geographic territory.
Ability to safely handle, transport, and set up medical equipment.
Maintain any licenses, certifications, registrations, and insurance required to perform services.
Comply with applicable laws, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Maintain reliable transportation capable of safely transporting equipment within the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare services, home healthcare, medical equipment, patient support, customer service, or related fields.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple service commitments.
Experience using mobile technology, tablets, and web-based applications.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide compassionate support to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

Deliver, set up, retrieve, and manage TWO2 therapy equipment.
Educate patients on proper equipment use and prescribed treatment protocols.
Provide patient support intended to encourage therapy utilization and adherence.
Document service activities using approved systems and platforms.
Coordinate with AOTI clinical, operational, and customer support personnel as appropriate.
Identify and communicate patient concerns or equipment-related issues requiring escalation.
Clean and maintain equipment and manage inventory.
Support service quality and patient satisfaction objectives.
Maintain professional interactions with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Schedule and perform contracted services in a timely manner.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, registrations, and insurance.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Maintain reliable transportation capable of safely transporting equipment within the assigned territory.
Submit required service documentation accurately and on time.
Safely handle, transport, and set up medical equipment.