Respiratory Therapist

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our home care team in Fort Dodge. You will support patients with pulmonary conditions, assist in treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment to help patients breathe easier at home.

The role operates Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with on-call every 4th week and includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus for 0.8 FTE or higher. A valid driver’s license is required and telework is not described for this position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required.
• One (1) year critical care respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice.
• Mandatory Reporter required within 90 days of hire; Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and provide education on safe use of respiratory equipment per physician prescription and patient evaluation.
• Documentation and patient follow up as necessary.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of services according to plan of care; use equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, and safety needs.
• Maintain knowledge of third-party coverage and continuing education of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records.

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

NBRC Certification

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Job description

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Operations- HME- FD
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/Days
• Job ID: 184764

Overview

$20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for 0.8 FTE or Higher!

Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (+ on-call every 4th week)

Would accept any FTE!

Join our dedicated home care team and play a vital role in supporting patients with pulmonary conditions. In this position, you’ll assist in the treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment, helping patients breathe easier and live more comfortably at home. Your work directly improves quality of life while providing compassionate, hands-on support in a meaningful care setting.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Set up and provide education / instruction on safe use of Respiratory equipment in accordance of written physician prescription and patient evaluation .
• Responsible for set up documentation and patient follow up as necessary .
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to plan of care . Uses equipment and supplies safely , effectively , and efficiently .
• Consistently utilizes a patientcentered approach considering physical , psych / social , spiritual , educational , safety
• Develops afield of expertise by maintaining a working knowledge of third party coverage .
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical records .
• Assist in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of respiratory equipment .
• Responsible for selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective equipment and supplies from available product options approved by management .
• Conducts clinical review of record to include multi-disciplinary review , coordination of care provided in conjunction with visits and documentation .
• Identifies risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events .
• Assists in the promotion of services and products .
• Employee is responsible for completion of communication tasks and activities in a timely manner. This would include, but is not limited to responding to email, voicemail or telephone messages, promptly accurately, and professionally; attending staff meetings as scheduled of viewing videotapes of those meetings’ asking questions of team members and supervisors when needing clarification about various day-to-day issues or patients needs’ and reviewing employee communication pieces, to stay aware of UnityPoint at Home programs and initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with Personnel policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested by management to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required .
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required .

Experience:

• One (1) year critical care respiratory therapy experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice required :
• RCPIL
• RCPIA
• RCPWI
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC ) required.
• Mandatory Reporter required within 90 days of hire:
• MRCDAIA
• MRCHILDIA
• MRDEPADULTIA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required .
• AUTOINS required for driving a personal vehicle.