Respiratory Therapist
2 months ago
Waycross, Georgia, United States
Total Respiratory & Rehab
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Total Respiratory & Rehab. As a Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Specialist, you will be responsible for assessing patient needs for equipment and selecting, instructing, and troubleshooting appropriate equipment and services to meet those needs.
About UsTotal Respiratory & Rehab is a fast-growing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company that provides a wide variety of respiratory equipment, including CPAPs/BiPAPs, oxygen concentrators, and other respiratory equipment. Our company is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality respiratory equipment and customer care.
Responsibilities- Train and assist with overall daily operations of Respiratory Therapy, including vents, intake, coverage, and quality assurance at existing and new locations.
- Receive and document orders for equipment and/or services from referral sources, physicians, patients, family members, or caregivers.
- Collect additional information and/or authorization as needed.
- Assess patient needs and select the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs.
- Instruct patients in the proper use and care of equipment according to written policies and procedures.
- Communicate with patients' physicians on changes in patient condition and/or needs and carry out adjustments to the patient's Plan of Care/Treatment.
- Rotate to various branches to support the business and patients, as business needs dictate.
- Track and maintain follow-up on preventative maintenance and schedule visits for respiratory therapy equipment assigned to clients.
- Assist with scheduled visits of clients receiving oxygen therapy as needed.
- Complete patient accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Home assessments.
- Act as a liaison between the company and patients, family members, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare agencies and staff on the case.
- Conduct, participate, and attend educational meetings and seminars for healthcare workers, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and interested community members on areas of need.
- Assist with arrangement of necessary referrals to community agencies or for those traveling, to assist in continuity of care.
- Develop and implement discharge plans for agency patients.
- Assume full responsibility for actions, professional skills, and attitudes.
- Support the organization by being loyal and informing the branch manager of areas of concern and problems to be resolved.
- Keep cognizant of third-party reimbursement, criteria services, billing, patient paperwork, and equipment offered.
- Must be willing to work after normal business hours and on weekends.
- Oversee all clinical functions performed by the company.
- Perform all job functions with Company Mission, Vision, and Goal Statements in mind.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to take on extra tasks as necessary.
- High degree of integrity.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- Respiratory care experience and/or home care experience in the field of respiratory care.
- Thorough knowledge and skills related to Home Medical Equipment field.
- Ability to effectively manage all respiratory products provided by the company.
- Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people resulting in constructive working relationships.
- People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, customer service, and time management skills.
- Ability to cater to diverse customer base.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.