Branch Manager - Respiratory

Job Responsibilities

• Confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations: Keep patient and financial information confidential in accordance with company procedures and HIPAA regulations.
• Supervision and Collaboration: Train and educate new staff members, documenting their orientation. Collaborate with the Distribution Managers and Director of Purchasing to properly manage inventory and equipment needs. Work closely with the Regional Director on branch operations. Work closely with the Regional Director of Sales on new patient starts. Manage scheduling and dispatching of RTs, RTAs and Technicians in Brightree, Transport Manager and Brightree Mobile Delivery. Collaborates with Sales Executives and Liaisons to ensure patients are scheduled and set on a timely basis for the achievement of Branch growth goals. Fosters an environment of growth as part of the Regional Leadership Team.
• Plan of Service/Care: Ensure proper initiation, implementation, and evaluation of patient Plans of Service. Triage patient issues and new discharges. In collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations, the Branch Manager leads in implementing clinical and organizational process changes.
• Continuity of Care: Assist with scheduling new hospital and outpatient set-ups and follow-up visits. Participate in on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory School and must have current Respiratory Care Practitioner state licensure in the state inquiring of employment and in good standing.
• Must be willing to get cross-licensed in other states as determined by the Regional Director of Respiratory Operations, at the company’s expense.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a working Respiratory Therapist is required. Experience in the Homecare/DME setting is highly desirable.
• Must have the desire and skill to manage a team of Respiratory Therapists. Previous experience managing RTs in the field is highly desirable.
• CRTT certification is highly desirable.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting is highly desirable.