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
• Act as a clinical resource, collaborating 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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing respiratory care to ventilator patients, including ventilator management, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and adapt care as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment
• Technical aptitude with Microsoft Office and clinical systems, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and understand regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels
• 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

Benefits

• Total Rewards & Benefits Program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible first of the month following hire)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off Plans including 6 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• CVS Minute Clinic and Teledoc access
• Spousal Advantage Reimbursement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Plan