Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to patients in the home, and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Responsible for clinical contact with physicians, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapist services.
• Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Ensure that the vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
• Ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Oversee all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as they pertain to staff respiratory therapists.
• Orient and train subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist service technicians.
• Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Adhere to cost‑containment policies and procedures.
• Work with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, providing adequate information to satisfy third‑party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Collaborate with clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensure proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Provide availability for patient contact and respond to patient needs.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule with fellow RTs in the area.
• Work with team members (other RTs, PCCs, and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Presentation Skills

Physical Demands

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This role requires travel to patient homes to set up and service medical devices.

Education and Experience

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.