RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Company: Integrated Practice Management LLC
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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
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