VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Respiratory Therapist Homecare

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDavenport, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Registered Respiratory Therapists must have acute care and home care field experience.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians must have a minimum of two years of experience, including at least one year of acute care and one year of home care field experience.
Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators, and liquid oxygen is required.
Graduation from an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists is required.
National Board for Respiratory Care credentialing is required, with Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician as the minimum credential; Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
A current state license for Respiratory Care Practitioner is required, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory services to VITAS patients to enhance their quality of life.
Assess the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen.
Provide input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential.
Instruct patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.
Participate as needed in the care process as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Provide educational programs for VITAS staff members.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory services to VITAS patients so that the quality of life might be enhanced. Assesses the respiratory status of patients admitted into the VITAS program as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the present respiratory regimen. Provides input into the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential. Instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques. Participates as needed in the care process and as directed by the interdisciplinary team. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner and provides educational programs for VITAS staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must have a minimum two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
RRT: Acute care and home care field experience required.
CRTT: minimum two years experience with at least one year acute care and one year home care field experience.
Experience with respiratory-related home care equipment, compressed medical gases, concentrators and liquid oxygen.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists. N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) credentialed (CRTT minimum; RRT preferred).
Current State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner, if applicable.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1978

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