Field Ventilator Respiratory Therapist

AdaptHealth, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

AdaptHealth in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support to deliver specialized care to ventilator-dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. This field clinician role blends hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

You will assess and manage ventilator equipment, participate in discharge planning, educate patients and caregivers, and document care activities according

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply advanced ventilator knowledge and related guidelines.
• Perform clinical assessments and communicate findings to physicians.
• Assist in discharge planning for ventilator-dependent patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on ventilator use.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the system.
• Contribute to on-call coverage as required.
• Ensure HIPAA and infection control compliance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Clinical documentation software

Job description

AdaptHealth in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support to deliver specialized care to ventilator-dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. This field clinician role blends hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

You will assess and manage ventilator equipment, participate in discharge planning, educate patients and caregivers, and document care activities according