Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Home Care Impact

Friesen Group Inc; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Owens (A Friesen Group Company) is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist for per diem assignments across Northern California. You will deliver, setup, and educate patients on home respiratory therapies including CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen systems, ensuring proper setup and understanding for patients and caregivers.

The role requires a valid Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) and is ideal for those who thrive in a flexible, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy is required or preferred depending on role.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in the state of practice is required.
• Previous clinical or hospital experience is preferred.
• Experience in home medical equipment is a plus but not required.
• Clean DMV record is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery, setup, and education for respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen systems, and other home respiratory therapies.
• Perform patient assessments, equipment setups, and follow-ups to support effective therapy and positive patient outcomes.
• Initiate and support non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) and invasive ventilation therapies, ensuring proper setup and patient/caregiver understanding.
• Set up and educate patients on airway clearance therapies and proper techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, safety, troubleshooting, and cleaning procedures.
• Monitor therapy adherence and effectiveness, including compliance tracking for sleep and ventilation patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient notes and delivery records.
• Respond to patient calls and questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Communicate patient updates and concerns to supervisors and care teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and payer guidelines.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicle and equipment (if applicable during assigned shifts).
• Stay current on respiratory therapies, equipment, and company procedures through ongoing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Self-motivated

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Master’s in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Owens (A Friesen Group Company) is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist for per diem assignments across Northern California. You will deliver, setup, and educate patients on home respiratory therapies including CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen systems, ensuring proper setup and understanding for patients and caregivers.

The role requires a valid Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) and is ideal for those who thrive in a flexible, patient‑centered environment.