Respiratory Care Practitioner

Barnes Healthcare Services; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation (15 days)

Job summary

Barnes Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide clinical respiratory care, coaching, and education to patients while recommending and administering appropriate therapies. This role emphasizes world-class customer service and facilitating whole patient care in a compassionate, family-oriented setting.

Essential duties include patient setups, equipment coaching, and respiratory disease education, along with collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in good standing within the state of employment is required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Two years of applicable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Models and holds others accountable to Barnes culture and acts as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Completes new-patient setups, coaches patients on respiratory equipment use, and provides disease education.
• Educates patients on patient rights, financial responsibility, and collects payments and signatures where applicable.
• Performs regular checks on patients and equipment to ensure proper use and operation.
• Follows safeguards when contacting patients in their homes/locations.
• Assesses patient needs and collaborates with other functions to deliver holistic care.
• Completes paperwork, charting, and plan of care promptly and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in the Call rotation as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field

Job description

Description

Respiratory Care Practitioner Position Summary

Supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by providing clinical respiratory care, coaching and education to patients, recommending and administering appropriate therapies, providing world class customer service, and facilitating whole patient care.

How We Take Care of our Respiratory Care Practitioners

Competitive, market-based compensation and benefits that include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance + ancillary choices as well
• Teladoc services (provided at no cost)
• $50,000 Life insurance (provided at no cost)
• Employee Assistance Program (provided at no cost)
• 401K retirement + company match
• Short- & long-term disability
• 15 days paid vacation
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 40 paid volunteer hours
• Bereavement time off
• Quarterly company events

Respiratory Care Practitioner Essential Functions

• Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture and acts as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Completes new-patient setups, coaches a wide range of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions on how to use equipment, and provides respiratory disease education.
• Educates patients on, patient rights, financial responsibility, and collects payments and signatures where applicable.
• Performs regular checks on patients by performing limited physical examinations (vitals, breath sounds, O2 saturation, and lung capacity tests), and checks equipment to ensure proper use and operation.
• Follows established safeguards when contacting patients in their homes/locations.
• Assess the patient’s needs and acts accordingly, collaborating with other functions when appropriate to provide exceptional customer service and facilitate whole patient care as efficiently as possible.
• Completes paperwork, charting, and plan of care promptly and accurately and maintains patient confidentiality.
• This position participates in the Call rotation as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field required
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in good standing within the state of employment is required
• Clean driving record required
• Two years of applicable experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Driving, standing, walking, and lifting for 8+ hours per day
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 55 lbs.
• On Call rotation

Requirements

The Barnes Difference

For those looking for a workplace that is as compassionate with its staff as it is with its patients – Barnes Healthcare has what you are looking for. Providing unparalleled service since 1909, we do not just offer you a job; we welcome you into a family committed to outstanding care, community spirit, and meaningful impact. Our history exists simply because of the people committed to delivering on our driving purpose - We Take Care of People.

A Legacy of Caring

Join forces with a healthcare pioneer! Experience how we have earned the trust of countless families through over a century of unwavering dedication to nurturing health and happiness.

A Culture of Empathy

Dive into an environment where patients' wellness journeys shape our business. Your empathy and insights are valued, heard, and pivotal in crafting holistic care experiences.

Community Engagement

Engage with local endeavors, enrich lives, and witness firsthand the difference you make every day. We provide 40 hours of volunteer time off to allow you to get involved with our communities in a personal way. Our commitment to our communities has led to raising over $800,000 for those we serve since 2009.

Daily Fulfillment

Your experience will be much more than a paycheck. It is the gratification of knowing your work profoundly improves lives, contributing to delivering compassionate care for those we serve.

Exceptional Teamwork

Your purpose is shared with a group of passionate, talented, and supportive colleagues who work together to deliver a transformative impact and legendary customer service. You will find a second family here.

Deep Roots

Become a part of a fourth-generation family business whose success has always been measured by the number of lives we impact and not by the earnings of outside shareholders.