Field Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care Specialist

AdaptHealth; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off including holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

AdaptHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support to deliver specialized respiratory care to ventilator dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. The role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

The RT Ventilator Support will maintain knowledge of equipment, perform assessments, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and caregivers while

Qualifications

• Associates degree from AMA-approved respiratory program.
• One (1) year of clinical experience with ventilator exposure.
• Valid and unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in all states serviced by the branch.
• CPR certification.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related payer and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, including review of ventilator patient records, compliance data, and care plans; communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and referral sources.
• Participate in discharge planning and execution for highly technical and ventilator dependent patients, ensuring smooth transitions to the home setting.
• Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units, supplies, and proper equipment use.
• Provide clinical follow up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status and tolerance of therapy.
• Conduct clinical in services for hospital staff, referral sources, and other professionals on equipment and clinically related topics.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates degree in respiratory program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical systems

Job description

AdaptHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support to deliver specialized respiratory care to ventilator dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. The role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

The RT Ventilator Support will maintain knowledge of equipment, perform assessments, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and caregivers while