Field Respiratory Therapist (RT)
About the role
The Respiratory Therapist Vent is a Field Clinician who delivers specialized respiratory care to ventilator dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. This role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support safe, coordinated, and high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related payer and regulatory guidelines
- Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, including review of ventilator patient records, compliance data, and care plans; communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and referral sources
- Participate in discharge planning and execution for highly technical and ventilator dependent patients, ensuring smooth transitions to the home setting
- Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units, supplies, and proper equipment use
- Provide clinical follow-up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status and tolerance of therapy
- Conduct clinical in-services for hospital staff, referral sources, and other professionals on equipment and clinically related topics
- Adhere to all patient confidentiality, HIPAA, PPE, infection control, and hazardous materials handling requirements
- Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, procedures, communications, and outcomes in accordance with company standards
- Maintain complete and up-to-date patient records, including prescriptions, plans of care, treatment plans, delivery tickets, and required checklists
- Ensure documentation supports quality tracking, data trending, reimbursement, authorizations (including ventilator referrals), and regulatory compliance
- Utilize continuing education, in-services, and professional inquiry to maintain and expand role-related competencies
- Promote AdaptHealth through program development, operational support, educational coordination, and engagement with referral sources
- Collaborate proactively with peers and interdisciplinary teams to resolve issues and optimize patient outcomes
- Ensure accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication related to patient care and operational needs
- Participate in on-call rotation during non-business hours in accordance with company policy
- Complete all required compliance training and adhere to AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associates degree from an AMA-approved respiratory program
- One (1) year of clinical experience as a Nurse with ventilator exposure, Healthcare Respiratory Therapist or HME Respiratory Therapist
- Valid and unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in all states serviced by the branch
- CPR certification
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Physical Requirements
This is a field and in-office role that involves travel. Physical requirements vary depending on the specific role but generally include the ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry items as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience, location, and role level. Total rewards and benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.
Benefits
Includes a variety of benefits such as paid holidays, parental bonding leave, life and AD&D insurance, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.