The RT Vent Field Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position
- Maintains complete and accurate patient files
- Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information
- Assists with authorization for Ventilator referrals for patients
- Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician
- Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.
- Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy
- Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth
- Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues
- Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation
- Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient
- Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role
- Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes
- Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification
- Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff
- Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company
- Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA
- Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required
- Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program
- Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed
