Mobile Respiratory Therapist – Home Visits & Telehealth

Accendra Health, Inc; Machesney Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide home-based care across Waukegan, Rockford, and nearby Wisconsin. The role combines office coordination with field visits, focusing on oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation support. You will educate families, document care, and collaborate with the care team.

Licensure in IL required with possible WI upgrade, valid driver’s license, and CPR certification. Role includes on-call rotation and travel across assigned territories.

Qualifications

• Active IL RT license required.
• WI RT license acceptable if pursuing.
• Must be able to lift 10–50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfort with mobile tech, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Maintain licensure in good standing for all practiced states.
• Hold CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment and follow-ups.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment (oxygen therapy, nebulization, PAP, ventilation).
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation.

Skills

IL RT license

CPR Certification

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Accendra Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide home-based care across Waukegan, Rockford, and nearby Wisconsin. The role combines office coordination with field visits, focusing on oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation support. You will educate families, document care, and collaborate with the care team.

Licensure in IL required with possible WI upgrade, valid driver’s license, and CPR certification. Role includes on-call rotation and travel across assigned territories.