Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

VieMed Careers•Paris, TN

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 coordinating clinical care with physicians, referral contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patients’ care. The therapist maintains clinical, equipment, inventory, and maintenance records; helps ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance; and supports accurate billing documentation and promotion of home respiratory services. The position requires availability to respond to patient needs and participation in a rotating on-call schedule with other respiratory therapists.

Requirements

Medical or respiratory experience.
A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state where the employee practices.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver and install respiratory therapy equipment and provide necessary supplies and products to patients in their homes.
Assess patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.
Coordinate clinical contact with physicians, referral contacts, healthcare 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 assigned vehicle, ensuring it meets applicable accreditation standards.
Keep pertinent demographic information current following changes in personal or professional status.
Oversee applicable regulatory rules and guidelines for staff respiratory therapists.
Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff and service technicians.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, follow cost-containment policies, and collaborate with office staff to support prompt, accurate billing and documentation that meets third-party payor requirements.
Work with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote home respiratory therapy services to referral sources.
Ensure equipment is operating properly, accurately, and safely before installation.
Remain available for patient contact and response to patient needs; participate in a rotating on-call schedule with area respiratory therapists.
Collaborate with respiratory therapists, PCCs, and other departments to complete tasks.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.