Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
All the duties outlined within this document will be performed to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and HHS. Works under the supervision of the Manager and Director of Therapy Services as well as Medical Staff. Performs direct patient care within the guidelines of the referring to evaluate, design and reassess age-specific treatment plans to meet the assessed needs of pediatric to geriatric patients; and performs adequate documentation.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed support personnel in therapy department. Assists in formulation of departmental and hospital-wide PI activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Work Experience and Licensure:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s or Doctoral Degree or certificate from a Physical Therapy Program this is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. (Graduated from a CAPTE approved program in PT for graduates on/after December 31, 2009).
• Current Ohio Physical Therapy license in good standing.
• May be entry, but one year experience preferred.
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