Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator

AdaptHealth, LLC•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support is a field clinician who delivers 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 advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and applicable payer and regulatory guidelines. The role includes patient assessment and follow-up, discharge planning, equipment instruction, clinical education, accurate documentation, and collaboration with referral sources and interdisciplinary teams. The position also participates in an on-call rotation during non-business hours and follows company compliance, confidentiality, safety, and infection-control 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 and 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, ability to learn new technologies quickly, and ability to understand 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, 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 to support transitions to home care.
Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units, supplies, and proper equipment use.
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 according to 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.
Serve as a clinical resource and collaborate with peers and interdisciplinary teams to resolve issues and optimize patient outcomes.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly about patient care and operational needs.
Participate in the non-business-hours on-call rotation 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.
Competitive compensation and incentives.
Comprehensive total rewards and benefits.