Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

VieMed Healthcare•Paris, TN

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location. The role includes delivering and installing respiratory equipment and supplies in patients’ homes, assessing patients and equipment, maintaining clinical and equipment records, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and properly. The therapist coordinates with physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, patients, and other care team members, and helps ensure services are documented accurately for billing and third-party payer coverage. The position also supports inventory and vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, staff orientation and training, and the promotion of home respiratory services. Availability to respond to patient needs and participation in a rotating on-call schedule with local respiratory therapists are required. The role requires entering patient homes to set up and service medical devices.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the employee practices.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to enter patient homes to set up and service medical devices.
Technical capacity, customer/client focus, communication proficiency, initiative, collaboration, financial management, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver and install respiratory equipment and provide necessary supplies and products to patients in their homes; conduct ongoing assessments of patients and equipment.
Serve as a clinical contact for physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients receiving home respiratory services.
Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other required documentation.
Maintain an accurate inventory of company assets and supplies.
Maintain and service the assigned vehicle, with vehicle maintenance and service paid for by the company, and ensure it meets applicable accreditation standards.
Keep pertinent demographic information current when personal or professional status changes.
Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines for respiratory therapist staff.
Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
Use effective written and verbal communication and adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Coordinate with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and documentation, including information required by third-party payors.
Work with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote home respiratory services to referral sources.
Verify that equipment is operating properly, accurately, and safely before installation.
Remain available for patient contact and response to patient needs; participate in a rotating on-call schedule with area respiratory therapists.
Collaborate with respiratory therapists, PCCs, and other departments to ensure tasks are completed.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.