Respiratory Therapist - Home Health
UnityPoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Fort Dodge, IA)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
UnityPoint Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide home health care for patients with pulmonary conditions. The role involves setting up respiratory equipment, educating patients, and ensuring safe, effective delivery of care according to physician prescriptions.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401k matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Daily pay
Full job details
Overview
$20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for 0.8 FTE or Higher!
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ on-call every 4th week)
Would accept any FTE!
Join our dedicated home care team and play a vital role in supporting patients with pulmonary conditions. In this position, you'll assist in the treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment, helping patients breathe easier and live more comfortably at home. Your work directly improves quality of life while providing compassionate, hands-on support in a meaningful care setting.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Set up and provide education/instruction on safe use of Respiratory equipment in accordance of written physician prescription and patient evaluation.
- Responsible for set up documentation and patient follow up as necessary.
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to plan of care. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Consistently utilizes a patientcentered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety
- Develops afield of expertise by maintaining a working knowledge of third party coverage.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensesure/Certification:
- Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Auto insurance.
Apply Today!
- Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join UnityPoint Health's team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served through compassionate care!