Respiratory Therapist - Home Health/Home Medical
Job Description
Commencement Bonus - $20,000
Wage Rage: $60,000 - $90,000
Job Summary:
Commencement: 20,000 - The Respiratory Therapist performs customer service functions associated with the sale, rental, and delivery of home care products. Dispenses and completes follow-up and client/patient education on Respiratory Equipment such as Apnea Monitors, Ventilators, Bi-Paps, C-Paps, Oxygen, etc. Assists in the promotion and education of HME services and products.
Essential Qualifications: Graduate from an approved/accredited Program of Respiratory Care and a current New Hampshire License/Registration is required. Registered, Registry-eligible CRTT or RRT or equivalent training and experience. Prior experience in a home care setting is required. Tact, good judgment, verbal ability, and a positive attitude are very important attributes when dealing with clients, families, physicians, nurses, and all referral sources. Must have an excellent driving record with a valid driver’s license, above-average communication and prioritizing skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Must also be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
About NCHHHA:
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (NCHHHA), based in Littleton, NH, serves residents of Coos and Grafton Counties. Compassionate, patient-focused services include Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Home care offerings include, but may not be limited to, skilled observation and assessment, nursing care management, disease management, surgical aftercare, wound care, injections and IV therapy, maternal and baby health, pediatric care, rehabilitative services, and therapeutic assessment and rehabilitation planning specific to the home. Palliative care services include in-home consultation with a provider and/or Medical Social Worker, advanced care planning, symptom management recommendations, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. Hospice care includes a certified hospice nursing assessment, 24/7 clinical support, in-home provider visits for pain and symptom management, medical supplies, equipment, and hospice medications, volunteer support and companionship, social and spiritual support, and bereavement and grief support. A proud partner of North Country Healthcare (NCH), NCHHHA is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization and a member agency of the Home Care Association of NH.
About North Country Healthcare (NCH):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four
medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health
& Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical
Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes
numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading
comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained
individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals,
specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed
to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this
application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise
participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries
to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.
Application Instructions
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Posted: 5/19/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 539c2f06-431f-4066-a90e-d89cbadbf13b