Forward Health LLC·Portsmouth, Virginia
Provide clinical support for patients using CPAP therapy through setups, mask fittings, and follow-up visits. Educate patients on device use and monitor compliance data to improve patient outcomes.
Job Posting Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Sleep Medicine
Location: Portsmouth, VA (multi-location support within the Tidewater area)
Tidewater Neurologists, Inc. and Sleep Disorder Specialists are looking for a skilled, patient-focused day shift Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our expanding sleep medicine team. This role is crucial in assisting patients with sleep apnea through CPAP therapy, ensuring adherence, comfort, and long-term success.
You will work closely with patients in an outpatient clinical setting, providing education on, set up for, and follow-up care for CPAP therapy, directly impacting patient outcomes and quality of life. This is a great opportunity for an RT who values patient interaction, consistency, and a healthy work-life balance.
Must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist with an associate degree from an AMA-approved program. Proficiency in medical software and strong communication skills are required.
Market context
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