Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job Description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Home Health

PRN • Part-Time • Full-Time

Vision Healthcare, LLC | Richmond & Surrounding Virginia

Helping Patients Breathe Easier—Right at Home.

At Vision Healthcare, LLC, we believe every patient deserves compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in the comfort of their own home. We're seeking a skilled and dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our growing interdisciplinary home health team.

As a Respiratory Therapist with Vision Healthcare, you'll provide individualized respiratory assessments, treatments, and education to patients managing acute and chronic respiratory conditions, helping them improve their breathing, maintain independence, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Why Join Vision Healthcare?

• $100 Per Assessment Visit 
• Follow-Up Visit $70
• Flexible Scheduling (PRN, Part-Time & Full-Time)
• Competitive Compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement .50 Per-Mile
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Supportive Clinical Leadership
• Electronic Documentation
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team
• Locally Owned & Operated
• Quick Interview & Hiring Process

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing skilled respiratory care services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, individualized plans of care, and applicable professional standards.

The therapist performs comprehensive respiratory assessments, administers prescribed treatments, monitors respiratory status, provides patient and caregiver education, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote improved respiratory function, prevent complications, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Essential Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and breathing patterns.

Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including nebulizer therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance techniques.

Monitor and evaluate patients receiving supplemental oxygen therapy.

Assess patient use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, CPAP, and BiPAP devices.

Provide education on proper respiratory equipment use, maintenance, cleaning, and safety.

Educate patients and caregivers regarding COPD, asthma, pneumonia, chronic respiratory failure, and other pulmonary conditions.

Teach breathing exercises, energy conservation techniques, and respiratory symptom management.

Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate significant changes in patient condition to the ordering provider.

Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Reinforce infection prevention, medication adherence, and respiratory emergency precautions.

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the agency's electronic medical record system.

Participate in care coordination, case conferences, and discharge planning as appropriate.

Maintain compliance with agency policies, infection control standards, and applicable federal and Virginia regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Knowledge of respiratory assessment, oxygen therapy, pulmonary disease management, and respiratory equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home health environment.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Ability to complete required clinical documentation accurately and within agency timelines.
• Successful completion of required background screening and pre-employment requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous home health, pulmonary rehabilitation, hospital, or community-based respiratory care experience.
• Experience caring for patients with COPD, asthma, chronic respiratory failure, and oxygen dependence.
• Experience with CPAP, BiPAP, and other noninvasive respiratory support equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Clinical Competencies

• Comprehensive Respiratory Assessment
• Oxygen Therapy and Monitoring
• Nebulizer and Aerosol Medication Administration
• Airway Clearance Techniques
• CPAP/BiPAP Patient Education
• Respiratory Equipment Management
• Pulmonary Disease Education
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Patient and Caregiver Education
• Emergency Recognition and Response
• Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform patient care activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move respiratory equipment and supplies safely.
• Ability to assist patients with positioning and mobility within established safety guidelines.
• Ability to travel between patient residences and work in varied home environments.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• Patient homes and community-based settings throughout Richmond and surrounding Virginia service areas.
• Independent field-based work with support from clinical leadership.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases and other healthcare-related occupational hazards.
• Travel between assigned patient locations.

Employment Information

Company: Vision Healthcare, LLC

Position Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Position Code: RT

Position Family: THER – Therapy Services

Department: Clinical Services / Respiratory Therapy

Reports To: Clinical Director / Director of Clinical Services

Employment Type: PRN, Part-Time, Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible, based on patient needs and availability

Work Location: Field-Based / Home Health

Service Area: Richmond & Surrounding Virginia

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and employment classification

What Makes You Successful

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to respiratory care.

Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.

Ability to educate patients and caregivers effectively.

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dependability, professionalism, and accountability.

Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance.

Apply Today!

Join Vision Healthcare, LLC and become part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to helping patients breathe easier, recover safely, and maintain their independence at home.

Your Vision, Our Mission.

Vision Healthcare, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a professional, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all qualified applicants.