Respiratory Therapist

VieMed Careers•Pensacola, FL

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, and communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care. The therapist maintains clinical, equipment, inventory, and maintenance records; supports regulatory compliance; and helps ensure accurate billing and documentation. The position also includes training subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians, collaborating with clinical, managerial, sales, and office staff, and responding to patient needs. The therapist participates in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists in the area and performs other assigned duties or projects.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the employee practices.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/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 patients with required supplies and products in their homes.
Assess patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.
Communicate 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 inventory of company assets and supplies.
Maintain and service the company vehicle, ensuring it meets applicable accreditation standards; vehicle costs are paid by the company.
Keep pertinent demographic information current when personal or professional information 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 adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Work with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and documentation that satisfies third-party payer coverage guidelines.
Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote home respiratory therapist 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.
Coordinate with respiratory therapists, PCCs, and other departments to ensure tasks are completed.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.