Respiratory Therapist

VieMed Healthcare•Columbus, GA

11d

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, coordinating with physicians and other care providers, and maintaining clinical, equipment, inventory, and regulatory records. The therapist also supports billing documentation, promotes home respiratory services to referral sources, and collaborates with office staff and clinical, managerial, sales, and other respiratory therapy team members. The position requires availability to respond to patient needs and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the candidate practices.

Responsibilities

Manage the clinical, technical, and administrative functions of 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.
Maintain clinical contact with physicians, referral contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in patient care.
Maintain records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other required documentation.
Maintain accurate inventory of company assets and supplies.
Maintain and service the vehicle, with vehicle costs paid 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.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and follow cost-containment policies and procedures.
Work with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and service documentation, including information needed for third-party payer coverage guidelines.
Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapy services to referral sources.
Ensure 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.
Collaborate with other respiratory therapists, PCCs, and departments to ensure tasks are completed.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.