Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

VieMed Healthcare•Beaumont, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Respiratory Therapist responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions related to the Home Respiratory Therapist program. The role involves patient assessment, equipment installation and servicing, supply management, record maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and internal teams. The position also requires adherence to regulatory guidelines, training of new staff, and participation in marketing efforts.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.