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Role Description
Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.
• Provides Telehealth instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Provides virtual follow-ups for patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of certain equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
• Performs Telehealth follow-ups on patients, and when appropriate involves local branch support.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring device portals for certain respiratory equipment.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• When state(s) requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy, holds a current RCP license in the state of practice (including where RCP is located when providing telehealth) and states where the patient is located at the time healthcare services are provided.
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Requirements
• Meets company minimum standard of Background Check.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
• Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Ability to use electronic hand held device.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Basic printing/faxing/scanning skills.
• English (reading, writing, verbal).
Preferred Qualifications
• At least one year related experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• Uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and distance vision.
• Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable).
• This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
• The noise level in the work environment varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings.
• General lighting is provided via fluorescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day.
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
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