Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Home Care

Description

Who we are:

Owens (A Friesen Group Company)

Owens provides state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies to patients and caregivers throughout the North State and the Reno area. For more than 60 years, we've been providing custom healthcare solutions for patients and providers. We're committed to providing patients with the highest quality care, with a wide range of services, including CPAP/BiPAP, capnography, non-invasive ventilation, airway clearance, and specialty therapies.

And, for the third year, certified as a Great Place to Work! Check out what our staff have to say:
Friesen Group - Certified Great Place to Work

Owens Core Values:

Human Value – Take Ownership – Make the Difference – Set the Pace – Embrace Change

Who we are looking for:
Are you seeking a flexible role outside the traditional hospital setting? Somewhere that allows you to work at a pace that ensures high-quality patient care while maintaining work-life balance? Are you a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly supports patient care? If so, Owens could be the right fit for you!

As a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in helping improve patients’ overall quality of life in their own homes, while supporting our team on an as-needed basis.

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Respiratory Therapist who is searching for a positive work culture where you can truly make a difference—with the flexibility of a per diem schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Provide delivery, setup, and education for respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen systems, and other home respiratory therapies

• Perform patient assessments, equipment setups, and follow-ups to support effective therapy and positive patient outcomes

• Initiate and support non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) and invasive ventilation therapies, ensuring proper setup and patient/caregiver understanding

• Set up and educate patients on airway clearance therapies and proper techniques

• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, safety, troubleshooting, and cleaning procedures

• Monitor therapy adherence and effectiveness, including compliance tracking for sleep and ventilation patients

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient notes and delivery records

• Respond to patient calls and questions in a professional and timely manner

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed

• Communicate patient updates and concerns to supervisors and care teams

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and payer guidelines

• Safely operate and maintain company vehicle and equipment (if applicable during assigned shifts)

• Stay current on respiratory therapies, equipment, and company procedures through ongoing education

Guaranteed Hours

To support consistency and provide reliable work opportunities, we offer per diem Respiratory Therapists a guaranteed minimum of one (1) 8-hour shift per month, up to (2) 8-hour shifts per week.

On-Call Requirements & Compensation

Per diem Respiratory Therapists participate in a rotating on-call schedule, assigned every fourth week.

Coverage Expectations:

• Weekdays (Monday–Friday): 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM

• Weekends (Saturday–Sunday): 24-hour coverage

Geographic Coverage Area: On-call support is provided across all Northern California branches. Coverage may include a wide service area, ranging from:

· Grass Valley (south)

· Alturas (east)

· Weed (north)

· Hayfork (west)

Nature of Calls:

· Most calls involve remote troubleshooting and support

· Occasionally, therapists may be required to respond in person to patient needs

On-call Compensation:

· Stipend: A stipend is…