Respiratory Therapist Telehealth

Position Overview

• Location Type: [Not Specified]
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary: [Not Specified]

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

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

• 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 all states of practice.

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 locat