Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

About the Role

This position is responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the Home Respiratory Therapist program at the assigned location. The role involves delivering and installing respiratory therapy equipment, providing necessary supplies, and conducting ongoing patient and equipment assessments in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical and administrative lead for the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Install and deliver respiratory therapy equipment and supplies to patients' homes.
• Maintain clinical contact with physicians, referral sources, healthcare practitioners, and others involved in patient care.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records, including charts, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Manage inventory of all company assets and supplies.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and compliance with accreditation standards (vehicle expenses covered by the company).
• Update demographic information regularly and with any changes in personal or professional status.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory rules and guidelines for respiratory therapy staff.
• Provide orientation and training for newly hired or subordinate respiratory therapy staff and service technicians.
• Adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with office staff to ensure accurate billing and documentation, meeting third-party payor guidelines.
• Promote and market home respiratory therapy services to referral sources alongside clinical, managerial, and sales teams.
• Ensure proper, safe, and accurate 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

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively.
• Financial management and presentation skills.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This position involves traveling to patient homes to set up and service medical devices.