About this position
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