Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

VieMed Careers•Richmond, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program. This includes the installation and delivery of respiratory therapist equipment, provision of supplies and products to patients in their homes, and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment. The role involves clinical contact with physicians, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care for home respiratory services. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, and preventative maintenance records. The position requires maintaining an accurate inventory of assets and supplies, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and updating demographic information. The Respiratory Therapist oversees applicable regulatory rules and guidelines, and is responsible for the orientation and training of subordinate staff and service technicians. Effective written and verbal communication, adherence to cost-containment policies, and collaboration with office staff for accurate billing and documentation are essential. The role also involves promoting services to referral sources, ensuring proper equipment operation, and providing availability for patient contact and response. An on-call schedule with fellow RTs and collaboration with team members are also part of the role. Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.

Nice To Haves

Competencies: Technical Capacity, Customer/Client Focus, Communication Proficiency, Initiative, Collaboration, Financial Management, Presentation Skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
Responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapist services.
Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
Responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
Responsible for vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed).
Ensures that vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
Responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
Responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
Responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills.
Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
Required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
Will work with fellow RTs in the area on a rotating on-call schedule.
Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to insure tasks completed.
Other duties/projects as assigned.