At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients.   Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.

JOB SUMMARY
Performs, plans, and coordinates the daily work activities of respiratory therapists in accordance with Apria policies in compliance to all applicable regulatory and licensing boards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Oversees daily respiratory care functions necessary for comprehensive and high quality care. 
•    Ensures respiratory therapy services are provided to patients in a professional and appropriate manner.  
•    Ensures patients and caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. 
•    Ensures all respiratory therapy personnel are competent on the uses and instruction of all equipment.
•    Ensures respiratory therapy services are provided to patients in compliance with company policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and federal and state regulations.
•    Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment and plan of care.
•    Manages/monitors corporate respiratory therapy programs.
•    Monitors branch compliance to quality assurance and control procedures by conducting routine audits of respiratory care services provided.
•    May manage multiple branch locations as needed.
•    Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management of subordinate staff. 
•    Supervises the activities of subordinate staff.  Provides direction and guidance in work assignments. 
•    Ensures timely and accurate completion of tasks.  
•    Typically supervises a team of primarily nonexempt employees.
•    Conducts in-services and on-going educational training classes.
•    Monitors subordinate enrollment and completion of assigned training courses.
•    Monitors branch compliance to quality assurance and control procedures by conducting routine audits of respiratory care services provided.  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•    Meets company minimum standard of Background Check

Education and/or Experience
•    Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
•    Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits
•    Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  Does not include RN or LPN clinicians.
•    Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy. 
•    Hold a current CPR Certification.
•    Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
•    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
•    Ability to multi-task effectively.
•    Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically
•    Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.

Computer Skills
•    Ability to use electronic hand held device
•    Microsoft Office programs
•    Basic printing/faxing/scanning 

Language Skills
•    English (reading, writing, verbal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience
•    Respiratory home healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Language Skills
•    Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal) 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.  Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

•    The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.
•    The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.
•    There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.
•    Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.
•    General lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.
•    During off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.
•    During off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.
•    May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.
•    Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.
•    Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.
•    May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.