Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions at the assigned location regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program. This includes the installation and delivery of respiratory therapy equipment, provision of supplies, and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical contact for physicians, referral sources, 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 Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and ensure compliance with accreditation standards (vehicle expenses covered by the company).
• Update all pertinent demographic information regularly and with any changes in personal or professional status.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable 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, 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

• 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 and equipment management.
• Strong customer/client focus.
• Excellent communication proficiency (written and verbal).
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic financial management and presentation skills.