Clinician (Respiratory Therapist or LPN)

Job Summary:
The Therapist/Clinician performs a wide variety of duties as they relate to company policy. The Clinician must demonstrate organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy while

Working in a complex home care environment. This position must be able to competently and compassionately service patients and establish a genuine patient and family rapport. The Therapist/Clinician must have some degree of ability in typing, data entry, filing, and office etiquette. Must have ability to communicate and work with patients. He/she must be able to communicate in a verbal and written manner both in the field and in an office atmosphere. This job requires the ability to perform duties quickly with a high level of accuracy.

Essential Duties/Skills:

• Equipment Knowledge: CPAP, BiPAP, Nebulizers, 0xygen, Aerosol Therapy, Trachs, Ventilators


• Must know the proper operation, function and delivery procedure for all equipment. Must have the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.


• Ability to education patients and family members on equipment instructions and care. Must follow-up with patient questions or concerns.


• Ability to maintain documentation necessary in equipment delivery.


• Accurate charting, timely setups, thorough follow-ups, appropriate equipment set-ups.


• Able to handle difficult patients/family members.


• Speak knowledgeably to physicians regarding patients.


• Work effectively with other personnel (HCCs, CSRs, etc.).


• Other duties required as needed.

Education:
Respiratory Therapy degree or Nursing degree required. A current license is required.

Experience:
Previous clinical experience is required. Previous Management experience recommended. Experience working with HME is preferred.

Supervision:
Responsible to: The Location Manager, the Clinical Director, the VP of operations and CEO.

Physical Necessities & Exposure Risk:
The physical demands will be light to moderate. Exposure to hazardous materials will be occasional when entering patient home and health care facilities.