Respiratory Therapist - Home Care

Pediatric Home Service, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Pediatric Home Service, Inc. is a leading pediatric home health agency focused on helping medically complex children thrive at home and in their communities. We seek a Respiratory Therapist to join a supportive team and contribute to high-quality care for our young patients.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with weekends/on-call as determined by leadership. A strong emphasis on documentation, collaboration, and family education guides daily responsibilities and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program and/or nursing program.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT/RCP) with NBRC credentials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of pediatric experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and coordinate care with the clinical team.
• Set up initial equipment and provide patient/family education.
• Develop and revise patient care plans based on assessments.
• Ensure timely documentation per policy and participate in care conferences.
• Handle day-to-day troubleshooting and on-call activities; schedule visits.

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT/RC

BLS certification

Pediatric experience

Education

Accredited respiratory program

Nursing program

Job description

Working for Pediatric Home Service means making a difference. It means having a positive impact on the medically complex patients in your community. It also means joining a pretty fabulous team of individuals. We take our work and our fun seriously.

Pediatric Home Service is a friendly and professional leader in home health care with a singular passion for and commitment to taking care of the child. As a leader in home health care, we help kids achieve their best lives at home and in their communities while providing our employees a fun and rewarding place to work.

• Position: Respiratory Therapist
• Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. Weekends/On-call as determined by leadership
• Requirements: Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT/RCP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

The Position:

• Uses analytical ability to perform initial patient assessments including physical, functional, social and environmental resource requirements and needs; Ensures communication and coordination of services /care among all clinical services
• Performs initial equipment set-up and patient/family/caregiver education
• Develops patient specific plans of care based on initial assessments to include problems, goals and interventions
• Reviews and revises care plans on an ongoing basis and ensure that all patients are followed according to that plan per PHS policy
• Ensures that all required documentation is completed accurately and within the time frames set forth in PHS policy
• Participates in care conferences and collaborates with all care team members internally and externally
• Participates in day-to-day trouble shooting; Performs all on-call activities, analyze problems, formulates solutions, and notifies manager on-call as needed
• Schedule all patient visits per PHS follow-up policy

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program and/or nursing program
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT/RCP) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One year of pediatric experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Neonatal & Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification

The Company:

Pediatric Home Service is a pediatric home health agency that has provided high quality DME and nursing services to children that are medically fragile since 1990. Our services allow our clients to remain and thrive in their homes, schools, and communities. The majority of the clients we serve are age’s birth through 21 years old and have a variety of technologies that might include a trach, ventilator or g-tube.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• 401(k) Matching to help secure your future
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
• Professional Development & Learning Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in pediatric care
• A supportive and fulfilling work environment where your contributions directly impact children’s health and well-being

Pediatric Home Service is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. #DME123

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