Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

About the Role

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions at the assigned location for the Home Respiratory Therapist program. This includes the installation, delivery, and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment, provision of supplies, and ongoing patient and equipment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical contact for physicians, referred contacts, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care.
• Maintain accurate records, including charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Manage and update inventory of all company assets and supplies.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and ensure compliance with accreditation standards (vehicle expenses covered by the company).
• Update demographic information regularly and ensure compliance with regulatory rules and guidelines.
• Provide orientation and training for subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapy staff and service technicians.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation, meeting third-party payor guidelines.
• Promote and market home respiratory therapy services to referral sources in coordination with clinical, managerial, and sales teams.
• Ensure proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment before installation.
• Provide on-call availability for patient needs on a rotating schedule with fellow respiratory therapists.
• Collaborate with team members (other RTs, Patient Care Coordinators, and various departments) to complete tasks.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Medical or respiratory therapy experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to patient homes for equipment setup and servicing.

Skills

• Technical capacity in respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Customer/client focus with strong communication proficiency.
• Initiative and collaboration skills.
• Financial management and presentation skills.