Ventilator Care RT — Field Respiratory Therapist

AdaptHealth, LLC; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

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. This field clinician role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of ventilators and HME products, perform assessments, participate in discharge planning, and instruct patients and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an AMA-approved respiratory program is required.
• 1 year of clinical experience with ventilator exposure preferred.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in states serviced by the branch.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply knowledge of ventilators, HME products, and guidelines.
• Perform clinical assessments and communicate findings to physicians.
• Support discharge planning and home transitions for ventilator patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on equipment use and safety.
• Document care activities accurately in patient records.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

AMA-approved respiratory program

Tools

Clinical systems

Microsoft Office

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. This field clinician role combines hands-on patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes outside the hospital.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of ventilators and HME products, perform assessments, participate in discharge planning, and instruct patients and