Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator

AdaptHealth, LLC; Melbourne (FL); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AdaptHealth, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support to deliver specialized respiratory care to ventilator-dependent patients in home and alternate care settings.

You will perform assessments, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, coordinated care outside the hospital. This role emphasizes hands-on patient care and discharge planning for complex cases.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain knowledge of ventilators, HME products, and related guidelines.
• Perform assessments and reassessments, including review of patient records and care plans; communicate findings to physicians and referral sources.
• Assist in discharge planning for ventilator-dependent patients, ensuring smooth transitions to the home setting.
• Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units and equipment use.
• Provide clinical follow up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status.

Conocimientos

Ventilator management

Patient education

Clinical assessments

Descripción del empleo

At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment and related services that empower patients to live their best lives – beyond the hospital and at home.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment and related services that empower patients to live their best lives – beyond the hospital and at home.
With supporting locations across the nation, AdaptHealth is the vital link in the healthcare ecosystem that bridges the gap between patients, providers, and high-quality, compassionate care.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to explore a career with AdaptHealth.

The Adapt Difference

• Commitment to Our People – Support, Development, and Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Comprehensive Total Rewards & Benefits
• Industry-Leading Care & Innovation
• Responsible Environmental Stewardship

About The Role

Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Support

The Respiratory Therapist Vent is a Field Clinician who delivers specialized respiratory care to ventilator dependent patients in home and alternate care settings. This role combines hands on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to support safe, coordinated, and high quality outcomes outside the hospital.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related payer and regulatory guidelines
• Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, including review of ventilator patient records, compliance data, and care plans; communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and referral sources
• Participate in discharge planning and execution for highly technical and ventilator dependent patients, ensuring smooth transitions to the home setting
• Demonstrate and instruct patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units, supplies, and proper equipment use
• Provide clinical follow up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status and tolerance of therapy
• Conduct clinical