Per Diem Home Health Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Per Diem Home Health Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Activa Home Health is hiring Per Diem Respiratory Therapists (RRT/CRT) for multiple locations throughout the Treasure Coast. Clinicians are assigned to a territory based on their home location:

• North: Sebastian, Vero Beach, and Fort Pierce
• South: Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Palm City, and Hobe Sound

As a Respiratory Therapist with Activa Home Health, you will:

• Perform comprehensive pulmonary and respiratory assessments in patients' homes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor:
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Nebulizer Treatments
  • Airway Clearance Therapy
  • CPAP/BiPAP Therapy
  • Mechanical Ventilator Management
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication adherence, respiratory equipment, infection prevention, and safety.
• Teach caregivers and healthcare team members proper respiratory therapy techniques in accordance with Florida regulations.
• Assist with the setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and education of home respiratory equipment including oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen systems, suction machines, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and home ventilators.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to coordinate patient care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and promote the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

We're looking for professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Independent, organized, and self-motivated. Strong critical thinkers with excellent assessment skills. Effective communicators who enjoy educating patients and caregivers. Team players who collaborate well with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Why join our team?

• Flexible scheduling options
• One-on-one patient care
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Collaborative and patient-centered culture

Additional information: Daily travel throughout the service area is required. Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and comply with OSHA infection control standards. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.