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Join our team and help patients breathe easy with Baxter respiratory therapies.

A patient trainer touches the shoulder of a patient receiving respiratory therapy via a tracheostomy port

Help Support Our Patients at Home

As a Clinical Patient Trainer, you will help patients learn to use a variety of Baxter respiratory therapy devices. Whether in their homes or in a clinic setting, you will be a key player in helping patients with their respiratory health and quality of life. And as a key part of our team, you’ll also share your expertise with Baxter sales representatives and account executives to help us bring these therapies to even more patients.

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As a Clinical Patient Trainer, you will bring your knowledge and clinical experience directly to our Baxter patients, helping them with:

  • Training on other respiratory therapies including high-frequency chest wall oscillation and mechanical insufflation-exsufflation
  • Educating and empowering patients to achieve optimal therapy outcomes
  • Device set up and ongoing follow up to ensure therapy success 

First and foremost, you’ll need a passion for educating patients on how to thrive with respiratory therapy. The following qualifications will also help:

  • Graduation from an accredited respiratory care, nursing or physician assistant program
  • Current, active license in your state of practice
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly to accommodate patient schedules
  • Previous clinical experience in acute care, related therapies or home care
  • Durable medical equipment training preferred 

Have Another Job or Need Flexible Hours?

No problem! This position gives you the flexibility to set your schedule based on the needs of the patient.

Patient trainer shows a manual to a parent and pediatric patient wearing The Vest in their living room

What Therapies and Products Will You Support?

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Our Volara System is a three-in-one therapy combining continuous positive expiratory pressure, continuous high frequency oscillation and nebulizer in one system. 

Meet the Volara System (Home Care)
Child in a wheelchair receiving respiratory therapy with Volara home with assistance from an adult

Our HFCWO Solutions—including The Vest APX System and Monarch Airway Clearance System—help dislodge mucus from bronchial walls and move it to larger airways, where it can be coughed or suctioned out.  

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A patient playing chess while receiving respiratory therapy from The Vest APX

Our Synclara Cough System helps clear mucus from the upper airways of people who have difficulty coughing on their own. 

Meet the Synclara System
A child receiving cough therapy with the Synclara system with the assistance of an adult

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be a contract trainer for Baxter?

A trainer is a licensed professional who instructs and trains patients on how to use the Baxter devices prescribed by their physicians. Clinical trainers train only on Baxter devices, and they represent Baxter as an extension of the Respiratory Health business. A trainer provides general product information, training and patient education for the specific prescribed for the patient. Baxter trainers are paid upon completion of each training. 

Are trainers required to have an active licensure to train Baxter patients?

Active trainers are required to maintain licensure in the state in which they practice.

Are trainers required to maintain liability insurance? 

Some states require liability insurance based on geographic location. Additional information on these requirements will be provided during your interview process.

Are trainers required to cover a certain geographical territory? 

While there are no set requirements, typically trainers stay within a 120-mile/two-hour range of their homes. Both trainer preference and patient need are considered as part of the training offering.

What training will be provided to trainers prior to working with Baxter patients? 

Trainers are required to learn about Baxter products via an online training platform. In addition, designated Baxter representatives will work with you to ensure you have the education and competence to provide an exceptional training experience for our patients and caregivers.

I have been a Baxter trainer for over 15 years, and it’s as exciting today as it was when I first started! I enjoy working with Baxter patients of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, and their families. It has been gratifying to see how patients respond to therapy and know that their health will be improved by Baxter equipment.

Marketa Bradley, RRT

Being a trainer for Baxter allowed me to expand my experience as a respiratory therapist. Going into patients’ homes creates a special trust and bond one cannot explain. It is very satisfying professionally to help patients improve their quality of life in their own home environment.

Gerry Stivender, RRT

I have learned so much from patients and families through being a Baxter trainer. Their stories have really provided me a touchstone of what should be important in life. Having the privilege to go into someone’s home environment and see the challenges they may face with therapy is a huge advantage as opposed to only seeing them in the hospital.

Tracy Anderson, CRT

Let’s Connect

If this sparks your passion, complete this form to start the conversation. We look forward to advancing connected care with you. 

Disclaimers

Rx Only. For safe and proper use of product mentioned herein, please refer to the Instructions for Use or Operator’s Manual. 

Baxter, CARE Connex, Connex, Hillrom, Monarch, Synclara, The Vest and Volara are trademarks of Baxter International Inc. or its subsidiaries.