Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Rapid City, SD or Sidney, NE

Accendra Health; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

Paid time off plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

Accendra Health in Sidney, NE, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the community while providing care in a rural setting. As you interact closely with patients, you will assess their needs, educate them on respiratory equipment, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care.

The role features a flexible schedule with competitive pay between $27 and $34 per hour, depending on experience. Join Accendra Health and contribute to enhancing respiratory care!

Qualifications

• Active NE RT license required.
• Valid driver’s license is a must.
• Comfortable using digital documentation devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits for equipment setups.
• Educate patients on equipment use and maintenance.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for care.
• Maintain accurate documentation with mobile devices.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ability to lift objects (10 – 50 lbs)

Comfortable using mobile technology

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

CPAP/BiPAP machines

Oxygen therapy equipment

Job description

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long‑term care for the patients we serve.

With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different

This role offers high independence and strong community impact in a rural, growing market. You will support a small, close‑knit team and play a key role in improving respiratory care across the Sidney region.

Key highlights

• Work Arrangement: On‑site; 50% office / 50% road.
• Fully flexible Per Diem schedule.
• Community‑focused, independent branch environment.

Salary range

• $27-$34 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

On-Call transparency

• Per Diem role — supports same‑day patient needs as required. No formal rotation structure.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow‑ups
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and elevate concerns appropriately
• 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 various types of respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non‑invasive ventilation
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
• Perform other duties as required

What We Look For

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NE RT license
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certificates, licenses, registrations or professional designations

• Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy
• Hold a current CPR Certification
• Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

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Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

Our Benefits Program Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well‑being programs

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.