Respiratory Therapist

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 and supplies to patients in their homes, as well as ongoing patient and equipment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical contact for physicians, 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.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance complies with applicable accreditation standards.
• Update patient demographic information regularly and with any changes in status.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory rules and guidelines for respiratory therapy staff.
• Provide orientation and training for subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapy staff and service technicians.
• Adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation, including 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 prior to installation.
• Provide on-call availability for patient needs on a rotating schedule with fellow respiratory therapists.
• Work with team members (other RTs, Patient Care Coordinators, and various departments) to complete tasks.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in patient homes to set up and service medical devices.

Skills

• Technical capacity in respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Strong customer/client focus.
• Excellent communication proficiency (written and verbal).
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively.
• Financial management and presentation skills.