Ventilator Care Respiratory Therapist — Field Clinician

AdaptHealth LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee stock plan

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

FSA/HSA

Telemedicine access

Job summary

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 families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

This field clinician role requires strong technical knowledge of ventilators and HME products, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate discharge planning and

Qualifications

• Ventilator care and airway management experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication with patients, caregivers and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment, ventilators, HME products, and related guidelines.
• Perform clinical assessments and reassessments, and communicate findings to physicians.
• Participate in discharge planning for ventilator-dependent patients and ensure smooth transitions home.
• Demonstrate and educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on ventilator units and equipment use.
• Provide clinical follow up with physicians and referral sources regarding patient status.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in company systems.
• Ensure confidentiality, HIPAA, PPE, infection control and safety compliance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Associates degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Job description

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 families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

This field clinician role requires strong technical knowledge of ventilators and HME products, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate discharge planning and