Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Conversio Health is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to help during busy times and cover vacations if available. Hours will vary dependent on availability of candidate(s) and need of company. Work days are Monday-Friday and times typically range between 7:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. depending on company needs.

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) collaborates with our clinical team on developing, facilitating, training, and educating patients with chronic respiratory disease using virtual/remote technology.

This is a per diem position onsite position at our San Luis Obispo, California office that reports to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions virtually from our San Luis Obispo facility
• Provide patients with education and exercise programs
• Documents clear and concise notes in the medical record
• Maintains strong and current knowledge of pulmonary rehabilitation information via lectures, seminars, independent reading, etc.
• Complies with all company policies, federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements, as applicable
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Requirements

Education and Licensing Expectations

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Associate's Level Degree
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of California
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary rehabilitation is a plus

Experience required: 1 year working as a licensed Respiratory Therapist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient understanding of medical terminology, health conditions, and regulations as they pertain to the company

• Knowledge of chronic respiratory conditions (i. e., COPD, Asthma)
• Ability to use video conferencing platforms (e. g., Microsoft Teams etc.)
• Telephonic customer service skills including the ability to make unsolicited calls (telephonic education), while maintaining good etiquette and providing accurate information
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills as demonstrated by the ability to communicate with coworkers and managers

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving patient and client experience & outcomes.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Salary Description

The pay scale for this position depends on the candidate’s level of certification. The pay scale for Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) is $30-$35/hour and the pay scale for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $34-$42/hour. Additonal compensation will be included for bilingual hires.

About Conversio Health

Conversio Health is an innovative chronic condition management company that serves as a key link between the patient, the physician, and the health plan.

It has developed a completely new approach for chronic respiratory condition management that combines proprietary technologies, customized medication therapies, with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver improved clinical and financial outcomes, and higher patient satisfaction.

Its unique, high touch pharmacy model provides home delivery services, personalized patient education and support, and disease progression and medication effectiveness monitoring to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations before they occur.

Conversio enables a higher level of care coordination across the care continuum and has a proven track record of lowering its health plan partners’ drug cost and improving clinical outcomes for thousands of patients with COPD and Asthma across the United States.

Conversio Health was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently. Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or reach occasionally. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

All 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.