RESPIRATORY THERAPIST at Integrated Practice Management LLC

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, COPD Management, Patient Education, Communication, Collaboration, Assessment, Care Planning, Home Visits, Documentation, Time Management, Tobacco Cessation, Spirometry, Inhaler Technique, DME Usage, Follow-up, Monitoring

Industry

Description

Description Premier Valley Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our COPD Program. The COPD Program is designed to reduce symptoms and future risks of COPD exacerbations through evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to provide comprehensive, personalized care for high-risk patients with COPD, following the Gold Guidelines and collaborating with patients to determine the most effective therapy. Requirements Responsibilities: Outreach and Identification: Proactively reach out to new members identified for the COPD Program. Assessment: Conduct Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) to assess respiratory function. Complete comprehensive assessments, considering smoking status, exacerbation history, comorbidities, and establish the patient's COPD Grade using the "GOLD Criteria." Validate the most recent Primary Care Physician visit. Care Planning: Assess COPD Care Gaps and develop personalized Care Plans in collaboration with the patient. Utilize the COPD Zone Tool to guide therapy and review it with the patient. Treatments and Services: Conduct home visits twice monthly for the first 3 months of patient’s enrollment. Assessing the patient's need for oxygen and/or DME. Educate on Tobacco Cessation (if appropriate) Observe and educate regarding spirometry and inhaler technique. Conduct home assessment. Train patients and their caregivers on proper DME usage and maintenance. Follow-up and Monitoring: Schedule follow-up appointments with COPD Program based on disease severity, not exceeding every 4 weeks. Conduct telephonic encounters. During home visits, assess the frequency of exacerbations, educate on Tobacco Cessation (if appropriate), and observe and educate regarding spirometry and inhaler technique. Collaboration with Healthcare Team: Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress in accordance with regulatory requirements. Document enrollment and disenrollment from the COPD Program. Time Management: Efficiently manage time and resources to schedule and complete home visits, telephonic encounters, documentation, etc. ensuring that patients receive timely and effective respiratory care. Qualifications: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Experience in COPD management and adherence to Gold Guidelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to provide patient education effectively

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will proactively reach out to new members of the COPD Program, conduct assessments, and develop personalized care plans. They will also provide education and follow-up care to ensure effective management of COPD symptoms.