Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Salary Range: $73939 - $96116 Per Year
Job Summary: The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Prosthetics & Sensory Aids service (PSAS) is recruiting (1) Registered Respiratory Therapist to join there team. The incumbent serves as a Home Oxygen Coordinator (RRT) and works on various assignments in support of the PSAS Home Oxygen program. Services are provided within various settings, including the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), In-patient clinics, Out-patient clinics and the domiciliary through the United States.
Major Duties:
- Major Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent serves as a Home Oxygen Coordinator within PSAS, overseeing the major functions of the Home Oxygen Program, including but not limited to: Home Oxygen prescription review, Invoice review, Customer service, Drafting funding obligations, Conducting home site visits in accordance with PSAS National Program Office requirements. The incumbent may perform limited chart reviews in the performance of their duties to ensure complete prescriptions for home oxygen have been received and may provide recommendations to the treatment team regarding the development of prescriptions and provide technical assistance and guidance on planning and coordinating efforts, to address complex patient needs for equipment, services, and benefits. The incumbent may serve on local and/or national committees, workgroups, and teams to address a variety of issues, initiatives, and projects. PSAS management staff will be kept aware of the outcomes and recommendations to enhance the program. Incumbent may be nominated to serve as a contracting officer's representative (COR.) May conduct visits to VISNs and VHA Locations to collect, review, and analyze their best practices information and report finding to their direct supervisor for consideration. Incumbent must possess the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing. Maintains awareness of VA's, VHA's, and PSAS's requirements by governing bodies, i.e. The Joint Commission (JC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF.) The incumbent audits the monthly bill received by the contracted vendor, ensuring appropriate spending by the federal government. Monitors and ensures requests for items or services are completed and received under established timeframes; and confers with contractors, vendors, and other health care workers as needed regarding procurement status and other needs and concerns. Monitors and analyzes PSAS compliance reports, Delayed Order Report, assists in developing tools that monitor VHAs quality assurance program. Works in collaboration with supervisor and senior staff to plan, develop, and prepare budget estimates; to develop cost- containment measures for home oxygen equipment and services. Incumbent may also serve on the Home Respiratory Care Team and/or the Home Bound Primary Care committee. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment; familiar with inventory stock at the contracted vendor and works collaboratively with the contracted vendor to provide oversight of government furnished equipment stored at the contracted vendor's site. Refers veterans to proper clinical area for evaluation with guidance from supervisor and senior staff, in accordance with local and national policies. Monitors and analyzes PSAS compliance reports, Delayed Order Report, assists in developing tools that monitor VHA's quality assurance program. Works in collaboration with supervisor and senior staff to plan, develop, and prepare budget estimates; to develop cost- containment measures for home oxygen equipment and services. Incumbent may also serve on the Home Respiratory Care Team and/or the Home Bound Primary Care committee. Identifies and selects national CMS/ Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) codes are entered for every item purchased through and/or billed to ensure proper reporting. Ensures all home oxygen equipment and requests are Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved/cleared. Collaborates with clinical staff when devices and equipment require repair or replacement and takes necessary actions to resolve issues. Prepares minutes and/or correspondence to veterans, health care officials, contractors or the contracting officer regarding home oxygen needs and requirements. May interact with Veterans, caregivers, and clinical staff by answering questions related to the home oxygen program, including but not limited to provision of items or equipment, service issues and discharge planning. The incumbent must maintain a RRT certification from a nationally recognized credentialing body. The incumbent does not work in the standard capacity of an RRT. Basic qualifications such as SPO2 reading and/or equipment settings may be obtained when conducting home site visits for the purpose of documentation in the veterans' electronic medical record. Monitors individual performance standards and completes retrospective audits. Serves as liaison between the department and its clinical consumers (i.e., nursing service, administration, and other support services). Additional duties may be assigned as determined necessary for the service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc; Situational Ad-hoc as directed by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 52262-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT. Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS 11 Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Performance) Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level GS 11 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-11 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes. Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. This vacancy is being announced at the Full Performance Level GS 11. Physical Requirements: Most of the work is sedentary when in the role of Home Oxygen Coordinator (RRT). In the role of respiratory therapist, the work requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and moving moderately heavy equipment or assisting patients. The work requires the employee to demonstrate agility and dexterity.
How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/13/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829640. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-13