RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TELEHEALTH
Company: Apria
Location: Montpelier
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
**Location:** Remote, Pennsylvania, United States**Categories:**
Full-time**Full/Part-time:** Full-time**Work Location Type:** Fully
remote**Compensation:** Commensurate with Experience**Job
Summary****ABOUT THE COMPANY**_Apria Healthcare's mission is to
improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are
looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to
meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in
healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and
select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe
better, heal faster, and thrive longer._**JOB SUMMARY**Assists in
the treatment and management of patients with clinical
needs.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**+ 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.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**+
**N/A****Minimum Required Qualifications**MINIMUM REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS+ Meets company minimum standard of Background
Check**Education and/or Experience**+ Graduate of an accredited
program for respiratory therapy is required.**Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations**+
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 the states ofPA and WV is a position
requirement**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES**+ 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.**Computer Skills**+ Ability to use electronic hand held
device+ Microsoft Office programs+ Basic
printing/faxing/scanning**Language Skills**+ English (reading,
writing, verbal)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****Education and/or
Experience**+ At least one year related experience is
preferred.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**While performing the duties of this
job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel
objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop,
kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and
telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job
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 work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.+ The noise level in the work environment is 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
generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural
lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor
and/or night working environment.**The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described above are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.****Benefits****Comprehensive benefits package offered
for eligible employees:**+ Competitive salary+ Ability to have
early access to earned wages+ Medical, Dental and Vision+
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings
Accounts+ Life, AD and Disability Insurance+ Paid Time Off,
including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays+
401K Savings Plan (available immediately)+ Educational Assistance+
Employee Referral Reward Program+ Employee Discount Programs+
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)+ We
recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for
Veterans Day+ Career Advancement/ Development
Opportunities**Compensation**+ Compensation is commensurate with
experience.+ Annual compensation is based on a 40 hour week**EEO
Statement**As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to
providing all applicants and employees with equal access to
employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color,
national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic
information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender
identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. **Apria
Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or
disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime
contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet**
Keywords: Apria, New England , RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TELEHEALTH, Healthcare , Montpelier, Northeast
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