Contract Respiratory Therapist

MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANY is a family owned and operated durable medical equipment and respiratory provider that's been in business for 70+ years!MSC is a 13-Time recipient of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work - 2024!MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US.In Addition, we are very proud to share that we have been awarded the distinguished honor of2021 - HME Provider of the Year! Contract - Respiratory Therapist responsible for assessment of customer respiratory needs and the selection, instruction, and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet those needs.Responsibilities & Duties: Documents the order for respiratory equipment and/or services from the referral source, physician, customer, family member, or caregiver. Collects additional information and/or authorization if referral is from other than the physician. Assesses the need of the customer and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs, involving the customer, family, and/or caregiver in the selection process. Acts as a liaison between the company and the customer, family, caregiver, physician and other health care agencies and staff on the case. Instructs customer in the proper use and care of the equipment according to the written policies and procedures for that equipment. Educates oxygen patients on their disease process and purpose/benefit of oxygen therapy as part of their treatment to help improve compliance to physician orders. Communicates with the customer's physician on changes in the customer's condition and/or needs and carries out adjustment to the customer's Plan of Care/Treatment. Completes customer accounts paperwork, including Plan of Care/Treatment, Equipment Contact forms and assessments, and discharge plans for respiratory customers as needed per policy.Qualifications:Education: Proof of a current Respiratory Therapist license, in good standing, in the State local to the requisition.Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements: Have a willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested. Thorough knowledge and skill related to respiratory care field. Ability to understand respiratory implications of industry change. Excellent communication (orally and in writing), telephone and customer relation skills. Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (a team player). Normal office/clerical motor skills in addition to extensive computer and telephone usage Must be able to perform extensive driving as required for the position. Must possess a valid driver's license.*Contract RT Position