Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

VieMed Careers•Jackson, TN

About The Position

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location. The role delivers and installs respiratory therapy equipment and supplies in patients’ homes, assesses patients and equipment on an ongoing basis, and serves as a clinical contact for physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care. It also maintains clinical and equipment records, inventories company assets and supplies, and ensures equipment and vehicles meet applicable standards. The Respiratory Therapist helps oversee regulatory compliance for staff respiratory therapists, orients and trains subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians, and coordinates with office, clinical, managerial, sales, and other team members. The role supports accurate billing and documentation, promotes home respiratory therapy services to referral sources, and remains available to respond to patient needs, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule. Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state in which the employee practices.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform the clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location.
Install and deliver respiratory therapy equipment and provide needed supplies and products to patients in their homes.
Assess patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.
Serve as a clinical contact for physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in the care of referred patients.
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 vehicle, ensuring it meets applicable accreditation standards; vehicle maintenance and service are paid for by the company.
Keep pertinent demographic information up to date when personal or professional status changes.
Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines for staff respiratory therapists.
Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
Work with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and documentation, including information required by third-party payors.
Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapy services to referral sources.
Verify proper, accurate, and safe operation of equipment before installation.
Remain available for patient contact and respond to patient needs.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists in the area.
Coordinate with respiratory therapists, PCCs, and other departments to ensure tasks are completed.
Adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.