Field Ventilator Respiratory Therapist – Home Health

AdaptHealth, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO + 6 holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental bonding leave

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life and AD&D insurance

FSA/HSA options

Telehealth access

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include managing ventilator equipment, conducting assessments, training patients and caregivers, documenting care, and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from AMA-approved respiratory program.
• One year of clinical ventilator exposure experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in states served by the branch.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, and HME products.
• Perform assessments and document findings for physicians and care teams.
• Assist with discharge planning and home transitions for ventilator-dependent patients.
• Instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on vent units and equipment use.
• Provide clinical follow up with physicians and referral sources about patient status.
• Conduct in-services on equipment and topics for hospital staff and referral sources.
• Ensure confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, PPE, and infection control.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in systems.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records and necessary prescriptions and plans of care.
• Support documentation for quality tracking and regulatory compliance.
• Promote AdaptHealth through program development and educational coordination.
• Collaborate with peers to resolve issues and optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Job description

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

Responsibilities include managing ventilator equipment, conducting assessments, training patients and caregivers, documenting care, and participating in on-call rotations.