Respiratory Therapist - Weekdays

Total Respiratory & Rehab•Carmel, IN

About The Position

This role operates primarily in a fast-paced office setting, coordinating clinical services, managing equipment setups, and supporting patient care across multiple branch locations. It is a high-volume position requiring efficient management of multiple patient equipment setups and education sessions each day, alongside remote compliance monitoring. The work is primarily clinic-focused during regular hours, with participation in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule and flexibility to provide in-home care or support other branches as needed. Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential. The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patient needs, selects appropriate respiratory equipment and services, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates care with physicians and community agencies, and supports continuity of care. The role also handles equipment and service orders, compliance monitoring, documentation, insurance authorizations, office operations, staff training, equipment maintenance tracking, and respiratory-care education. The position requires occasional home visits or travel between branches. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week, generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position includes an on-call rotation and overtime as needed. Patient-care physical demands may include driving, walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, using stairs, and working in various weather conditions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program; a high school diploma or equivalent is also required.
Active CRT or RRT credential and a current respiratory care license in the state(s) of operation.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Thorough knowledge of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, ventilators, and related durable medical equipment.
Ability to educate patients, caregivers, and non-clinical staff on safe and appropriate respiratory equipment use.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance for occasional home visits and/or travel between branches.
Experience with relevant clinical software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong reliability and a history of excellent attendance and punctuality.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an empathetic, patient-centric approach to a diverse customer base.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in clinical data and records.
Integrity, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility while working with minimal supervision.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical demands of patient-care work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds independently, walking and climbing stairs while carrying equipment, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and safely operating a vehicle throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Prior respiratory care or home care experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs to determine appropriate respiratory equipment and clinical services, involving families and caregivers in the selection process.
Instruct patients and caregivers in the proper use, safety, and maintenance of devices in accordance with clinical policies.
Serve as the primary clinical liaison among patients, families, physicians, and community healthcare agencies to manage discharge planning and continuity of care.
Communicate patient condition updates to physicians and make adjustments to the Plan of Care.
Receive and document equipment and service orders from physicians, referral sources, and patients.
Manage daily compliance tasks, including monitoring device utilization, reviewing task lists, and completing routine check-ins and follow-ups.
Complete patient paperwork, maintain records, manage correspondence, and obtain insurance authorizations.
Welcome office guests, operate a multi-line phone system, handle walk-in traffic, and resolve or escalate patient complaints.
Maintain current knowledge of third-party insurance reimbursement criteria, billing processes, and equipment offerings.
Oversee office clinical functions, track preventative equipment maintenance, and assist with scheduled oxygen therapy checks.
Train staff and support daily respiratory operations, including applicable ventilation protocols, intake procedures, and quality assurance across branches.
Conduct and attend respiratory-care education seminars for healthcare workers, patients, and families.
Provide operational and staffing coverage at various branch locations as needed.
Participate in on-call coverage to support patient needs.
Comply with confidentiality and data-protection requirements.
Maintain professional accountability, support company values, and communicate operational concerns to the branch manager and/or oversight team.
Perform other assigned duties within applicable laws, authorized scope of duties, training, and competency.