Home Respiratory Therapist - Flexible Hours, Caring Impact

The Lakes Home Care; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to perform in-home visits for patients with respiratory conditions, assessing and managing care in a home setting to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen therapy and nebulizers, educating patients and families, and developing care plans with physicians. Travel to patients' homes and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, education, and empathetic patient care.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with patients and families.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patients' homes.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home visits to assess and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies (oxygen, nebulizers, CPAP/BiPAP).
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and equipment usage.
• Develop individualized care plans with physicians and other providers.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Maintain accurate records per healthcare regulations.
• Provide emergency respiratory care as necessary.
• Ensure safe use of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work style

Interpersonal skills

Travel to patients' homes

Education

RT license (RRT/CRT)

Job description

The Lakes Home Care seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to perform in-home visits for patients with respiratory conditions, assessing and managing care in a home setting to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen therapy and nebulizers, educating patients and families, and developing care plans with physicians. Travel to patients' homes and strong communication are essential.