Home Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Device Expertise

AdaptHealth; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSA/HSA

Teledoc access

Job summary

AdaptHealth in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in home and facility settings. You will manage PAP, ventilator, airway clearance, and oxygen therapies while collaborating with physicians, referrals, and caregivers to ensure safe transitions to home.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, discharge planning, and maintaining compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from AMA-approved respiratory program.
• One year of clinical experience in respiratory care.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in applicable states.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapies including PAP, ventilator, airway clearance, and oxygen.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and communicate with physicians.
• Set up patients, follow up, and educate patients and caregivers on equipment.
• Coordinate discharges and plan transitions to home care.
• Maintain infection control and accurate documentation.

Skills

PAP therapy

Ventilator care

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical information systems

Job description

AdaptHealth in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in home and facility settings. You will manage PAP, ventilator, airway clearance, and oxygen therapies while collaborating with physicians, referrals, and caregivers to ensure safe transitions to home.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, discharge planning, and maintaining compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and documentation standards.