Why choose Barnes?

We Take Care of People

Barnes Healthcare Services is a mission-driven integrative healthcare organization that is passionate about improving the quality of life for those we serve, not by generating profit. We provide infusion and nutrition services, respiratory and home medical equipment & services, and community and infusion pharmacy services. Our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare – providing innovative, results-driven care and service to our patients and customers.

Founded in 1909, Barnes Healthcare Services is a fourth-generation, family-owned organization. We operate nine locations serving communities throughout Georgia and North Florida, thanks to our amazing team of nearly 300 employees.

How We Take Care of You

Barnes Healthcare Services takes a holistic approach to care for our teammates by providing:

Incredible Culture – Everything we do is grounded in our core values of compassionate care, integrity, trust, dedication, and innovation.

Meaningful Work – You will be surrounded by passionate professionals who are on a mission to take care of people and transform healthcare.

Professional Growth – You are empowered to become the best version of yourself through ongoing education, training & development opportunities designed to help you achieve your full potential.

Personal Wellness – We encourage you to live your best life by focusing on work-life balance, offering wellness coaching and education, and providing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

Opportunities to Serve – We strive to be a positive light in the communities we serve, and you are invited to join any of our company-wide initiatives and/or use the 40 hours of volunteer time off provided to contribute to a cause of your choice.

Competitive, market-based compensation and benefits that include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Teledoc services
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement + company matching
• Short- & long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15 days paid vacation
• 2 Floating Paid Holidays
• 40 paid volunteer hours
• Continued education & training
• Quarterly company events (Pending Covid Restrictions)

What We Need From You

Barnes Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Team Lead that supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by providing clinical leadership as a subject matter expert for respiratory therapists, maintaining a limited census of patients, coaching and educating patients, recommending and administering appropriate therapies, providing world-class customer service, and facilitating whole patient care.

Essential Functions

• Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture and acts as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
• Maintains a limited patient census within their primary location and acts as a subject matter expert and resource for respiratory therapists in the field.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Completes new-patient setups, coaches a wide range of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions on how to use equipment, and provides respiratory disease education.
• Educates patients on, patient rights and financial responsibility and collects payments and signatures where applicable.
• Performs regular checks on patients by performing limited physical examinations (vitals, breath sounds, O2 saturation, and lung capacity tests), and checks equipment to ensure proper use and operation.
• Follows established safeguards when contacting patients in their homes/locations.
• Assesses the patient’s needs and acts accordingly, collaborating with other functions when appropriate to provide exceptional customer service and facilitate whole patient care as efficiently as possible.
• Completes paperwork, charting, and plan of care promptly and accurately and maintains patient confidentiality.
• This position participates in the Call rotation as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field required.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in good standing within the state of employment is required.
• Clean driving record required
• Two years of applicable experience preferred

Success Factors

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong ability to foster teamwork
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills

Working Conditions

• Driving, standing, walking, and lifting for 8+ hours per day
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 55 lbs.