Respiratory Therapist

VieMed Careers • Columbus, GA

4h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for clinical, technical, and administrative functions related to the Home Respiratory Therapist program. The role includes delivering and installing respiratory equipment and supplies in patients’ homes, assessing patients and equipment, communicating with physicians and other care providers, and maintaining accurate clinical, equipment, inventory, and maintenance records. The therapist also supports regulatory compliance, staff orientation and training, billing documentation, and the promotion of home respiratory services to referral sources. The position requires availability to respond to patient needs and participation in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists.

Requirements

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the applicant practices.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical, technical, and administrative functions for the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location.
• Deliver and install respiratory equipment and provide needed supplies and products to patients in their homes.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patients and equipment.
• Communicate clinically with physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care.
• Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventive maintenance records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventories of company assets and supplies.
• Maintain and service the company vehicle, ensuring it meets applicable accreditation standards.
• Keep relevant demographic information updated when personal or professional status changes.
• Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines relating to staff respiratory therapists.
• Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, adhere to cost-containment policies, and work with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and documentation that meets third-party payer guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory services to referral sources.
• Verify equipment operates properly, accurately, and safely before installation.
• Remain available for patient contact and response to patient needs.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists in the area.
• Work with other respiratory therapists, PCCs, and departments to ensure tasks are completed.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Vehicle maintenance and service are paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed