Respiratory Therapist - Perm

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients to provide accurate respiratory therapies and interventions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with physicians.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapies to optimize outcomes.
• Support pipeline-based territory planning and meet defined performance targets.
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment with strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Document patient progress and communicate updates to the care team.
• Participate in performance measurement and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless patient care and handoffs.
• Identify opportunities for professional development and pursue certifications.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, therapies, and self-management.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist (RT) with active state license.
• Clinical assessment skills to triage and initiate appropriate therapies.
• Develop and adjust individualized patient treatment plans with physician collaboration.
• Performance-driven mindset with ability to meet pipeline-based targets.
• Compliance with regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies; HIPAA awareness.
• Experience with respiratory equipment setup, calibration, and safety protocols.
• Comprehensive documentation of patient progress and handoffs in EHR systems.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and seamless patient transitions.
• Quality improvement participation and data-driven practice enhancements.
• Professional development focus; pursuit of relevant certifications (e.g., specialty areas).
• Patient and family education on respiratory conditions and self-management.
• On-site availability with the ability to handle high-visibility workload and metrics.