Clinical Account Liaison - RT (Sleep) - Trevose, PA Job Listing at Apria Healthcare in Trevose, PA

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Description   Apria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locations.  We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patients.  Please visit our website at www.apria.com . 

• Collaborates with case managers, payers, referral sources, home health agencies and Apria intake staff to facilitate patient discharge and coordination of care.
• Obtains supportive documentation for clinical and financial patient care management.
• Provides patient/caregiver initial education for sleep therapy and technology.
• Assesses venous access based on medication orders and duration of therapy.
• Communicates clinical follow-up information to case managers after patient discharge
• Identifies on-site educational opportunities with hospital staff. 
• Provides continuing education programs as needed to on-site hospital and payer case managers. 
• Introduces new drug protocols and advances in alternate site care.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care.
• Facilitates communication amongst all members of the patient care team.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Participates in the institution's quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications  

• An associate degree or graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required. 
• At least five years related experience is required.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 
• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy, or hold a current RN or LPN license in the state of practice if allowed by the applicable state Respiratory Care Practice Act and other state regulatory agencies. 
• Respiratory care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.

  Apria Healthcare (or Coram Healthcare ) is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V