Respiratory Therapist - $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

VieMed Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Home Respiratory Therapist to manage clinical, technical, and administrative duties. This entry-level position requires a valid Respiratory Therapist license and medical experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the installation of equipment, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Communicative and collaborative skills are essential to promote respiratory services effectively. Full-time employment with potential for growth in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Requires medical or respiratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical, and administrative functions at the location.
• Manage installation and delivery of respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory of assets and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory rules and guidelines.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Initiative

Collaboration

Financial Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Valid Respiratory Therapist license

Medical or respiratory experience

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location regarding the Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Responsible for the installation and delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the home, and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Responsible for clinical contact with physicians, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapist services.
• Responsible for maintaining records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed) and ensuring the vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Responsible for overseeing all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as they pertain to the staff respiratory therapist.
• Responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff or service technicians.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills and adheres to cost‑containment policies and procedures.
• Works with office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, providing adequate information to satisfy third‑party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Ensures proper, accurate, and safe operation of all equipment prior to installation.
• Is required to provide availability for patient contact and to respond to patient needs.
• Will work with fellow RTs in the area on a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCCs and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Presentation Skills

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• This job will require the employee to go into patient homes to set‑up and service medical devices.

Education and Experience

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state in which you practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care