Respiratory Therapist

Description

PromptCare is a leading provider of home respiratory and infusion services, serving pediatric and adult patients in 30 states from 36 locations throughout the United States. Our Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch care offerings deliver superior patient care and outcomes making PromptCare a preferred partner for hospitals, physicians, and payors. PromptCare currently services 6,400 respiratory patients, 2,500 infusion patients, and 4,400 enteral nutrition patients. We estimate that we are the largest provider of ventilation care to pediatric patients in the U.S. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for superior management of complex cases, providing unsurpassed clinical expertise, reliable service, and boundless compassion in transitioning patients to the home setting and reuniting them with their loved ones. Our Differentiation consists of an unrivaled team of respiratory therapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other care professionals who provide highly sought-after expertise, advice, and patient care. We are the “go-to” provider in our markets among leading pediatric hospitals and care facilities to handle the most acute patient situations. PromptCare holds an expansive payer network participation, supported by a robust billing & collections operation.

PromptCare is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Team. This is a full-time position, 40hrs per week, Mon-Fri with on-call duties. This position will cover Westville, NJ and the surrounding areas within a two-hour radius.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides effective Respiratory Therapist services and set-up of related products for patients in the home setting, including therapeutics, diagnostics, high tech ventilation, oxygen and other miscellaneous respiratory equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory School and must have CRTT or RRT licensure in the states inquiring of employment and in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be willing to get cross-licensed in other states at the company’s expense.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a working Respiratory Therapist is preferred. Experience in the home setting is highly desirable.
• Must have adequate PC skills to use e-mail and update notes and other documentation electronically in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Provides patients and family members with timely and accurate information and takes appropriate corrective actions regarding our services to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Ability to initiate and develop good working relationships with patients, family members and referral sources is essential.
• Ensures that the team plans daily events so as to be as efficient as possible with time management (e.g., minimizes travel time by planning routes ahead of time).
• Assists with the proper scheduling of set ups and follow up visits according to company policies and standards.
• Works closely with the RT Clinical Liaisons in coordinating patient discharges.
• Ability to properly triage problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies.
• Ensures that the team follows proper procedures for accurate and timely documentation of patient concerns, and most importantly, takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains strong knowledge of PromptCare’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are applied consistently.
• Ensures that the team maintains compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and SOPs at all times Fosters a culture wherein the team conducts activities with a mindset of delivering “white glove” service to the patients and family members.
• Submits expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner.
• On-call responsibilities as needed.

Physical Demands

This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and climbing all day. Lift and/or move 30 pounds or more.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Package
• 401(k) plan (discretionary)
• PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
• Referral bonuses & Plum Benefits Discount Ticket Program
• Lunch & Learn Programs
• Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.