Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1041, East Knapp Street, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
About the Role
The RT Vent Field Clinician is a specialized Respiratory Therapist dedicated to delivering optimal care to patients requiring ventilator support. Operating within AdaptHealth's network, this role extends respiratory services to alternate care sites, ensuring a comprehensive approach that encompasses preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative needs. The position serves as a critical bridge between the patient, their family, physicians, and referral sources, utilizing agency and community resources to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes.
In this capacity, you will not only provide direct clinical care but also act as an educator and advocate. You will be responsible for evaluating ventilator records, ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions and care plans, and guiding patients and caregivers through complex transitions to home settings. The role demands a high level of clinical expertise in ventilator management, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy, alongside the ability to troubleshoot equipment and interpret compliance data to make informed decisions for patient care.
Day in the Life
Your day will be a dynamic mix of clinical assessments, patient education, and collaborative communication. You will visit patients in their homes or alternate sites to perform clinical evaluations, set up and monitor ventilator equipment, and ensure all care plans are current and accurate. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to documentation, ensuring that every intervention, side effect, and patient response is recorded in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
You will frequently engage with physicians and referral sources to discuss patient status, coordinate discharge planning for highly technical cases, and provide in-services to hospital staff regarding equipment and clinical issues. The role requires flexibility, as you may be called upon to handle on-call responsibilities outside of normal business hours and navigate varying environments, from home settings to office coordination. Success in this role relies on your ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and maintain a proactive, team-oriented approach to resolving patient care issues.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that every candidate brings to our team. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to foster a culture where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1041, East Knapp Street, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to ventilator patients in alternate sites
- check_circleAssist with authorization for ventilator referrals and ensure accuracy of prescriptions and plans of care
- check_circlePerform in-services for hospital staff and professionals regarding equipment and clinical issues
- check_circleMaintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and assist in documentation for third-party reimbursement
- check_circleUtilize clinical expertise to evaluate ventilator patient records and make decisions based on compliance data
- check_circleParticipate in discharge planning and prepare patients and caregivers for smooth transitions to home settings
- check_circleConduct clinical assessments and report results and recommendations to physicians and referral sources
- check_circleReview and update patient Plans of Treatment and Care Plans to ensure accuracy and compliance
Requirements
- verifiedAssociates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program
- verifiedValid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch
- verifiedCPR certified
- verifiedOne (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience
- verifiedValid and unrestricted driver's license
Nice to Have
Optional in-services
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Respiratory Therapy, Ventilator, Airway Clearance, Oxygen Therapy, Clinical Assessments, Equipment Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
Education: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program.
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth
What does a Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth do?expand_more
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth is responsible for the following: Provide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to ventilator patients in alternate sites; Assist with authorization for ventilator referrals and ensure accuracy of prescriptions and plans of care; Perform in-services for hospital staff and professionals regarding equipment and clinical issues; and Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and assist in documentation for third-party reimbursement.
What are the requirements for this Respiratory Therapist (RT) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth position, applicants should have: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program; Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch; CPR certified; One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience; and Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Where is the Respiratory Therapist (RT) role at AdaptHealth located?expand_more
Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth is based in 1041, East Knapp Street, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Respiratory Therapist (RT) job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
AdaptHealth has listed this Respiratory Therapist (RT) role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Respiratory Therapist (RT) role?expand_more
Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) role at AdaptHealth?expand_more
Key skills for Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth include Respiratory Therapy; Ventilator; Airway Clearance; Oxygen Therapy; Clinical Assessments; Equipment Troubleshooting; Microsoft Office Suite; and Excel.
What education is required for Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program.
What category does the Respiratory Therapist (RT) role belong to?expand_more
Respiratory Therapist (RT) at AdaptHealth is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.