Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Therapy

VieMed Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VieMed Healthcare in Dallas, TX seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist for field-based home care, installation and service of medical devices, and patient follow-up.

You will coordinate with physicians and staff, maintain records, and ensure high-quality home respiratory therapy while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Normal hours are weekdays, with on-call coverage as needed, and consistent documentation, patient communication, and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist required; valid license in the practice state.
• Experience with home respiratory therapy and patient care preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Install/deliver respiratory therapy equipment to patients' homes and facilities.
• Maintain clinical records, charts, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team for patient management.

Skills

Respiratory therapist

Home health care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation/delivery of respiratory therapist equipment and provision of all needed supplies and products to the patients at the appropriate location, and ongoing assessment of patients and equipment.
• Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, 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.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Is responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Is responsible for vehicle maintenance and service (paid for by Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed).
• Ensures that 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 staff respiratory therapist.
• Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• 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 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 response to patient needs.
• Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks completed.
• Assists with patient follow-up (Sleep Coach) tasks as required
• 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

• This job will require the employee to go into patient homes and/or facilities for the set-up and service of medical devices.

Education And Experience

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice is required. (if applicable)

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.