Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

VieMed Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a Vie Med seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to manage clinical, technical and administrative tasks for the home pediatric therapy program. You will install and service pediatric respiratory equipment, coordinate supplies and maintain documentation for compliant patient care.

The role requires one year of pediatric or neonatal respiratory therapy experience, a valid RT license, and strong teamwork with clinical and office staff in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• Technical capacity to manage complex pediatric respiratory equipment.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a home-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location for the pediatric home respiratory therapist program.
• Install/deliver pediatric respiratory therapy equipment and provide supplies to patients in hospital and home.
• Continuously assess patients, supplies and equipment for quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate records, charting, progress notes, and equipment inventories.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and orientation/training of new pediatric respiratory therapist staff.
• Coordinate with physicians, referral sources, and care teams to support patient care.

Skills

Technical capacity

Customer focus

Communication proficiency

Initiative

Collaboration

Financial management

Presentation skills

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the Pediatric Home Respiratory Therapist program.
• Responsible for the installation /delivery of all pediatric respiratory therapy equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients in the hospital and home.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referral sources, health care practitioners, and other involved in the care of the patient referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a Vie Med for home Pediatric Therapist services.
• Is responsible for maintaining records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/Vie Med assets and supplies.
• Is responsible for company vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a Vie Med).
• Ensures that company vehicle is maintained per applicable accreditation standards at all times.
• Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
• Is responsible for the overseeing of all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the Pediatric Respiratory Therapist.
• Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired Pediatric Respiratory Therapist staff.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
• Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market Pediatric Home Respiratory 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 response to patient needs as described in the policy and procedure manual.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC's and various departments) to insure tasks completed.
• Will work with fellow Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in the area on a rotating on-call schedule or request call coverage from Area Clinical Manager with other Respiratory Therapist with Pediatric competency requirements met.
• 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.
• EE must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• EE must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Clinical – This job will require the employee to go into patient homes to set-up and service pediatric medical devices.

Preferred Education And Experience

• One (1) year of experience with Pediatric of Neonatal respiratory therapy.
• A valid (current and in good standing) Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice.

While work hours will vary week to week, you will generally be expected to be available for work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.