Respiratory Therapist – Albany, NY

Apria Healthcare LLC; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care and patient education. You will perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups during home visits and support safe hospital-to-home transitions.

The role blends clinic and field work, offering autonomy, coordination with physicians, and a flexible schedule with on-site and remote tasks. A current RT license or LPN with experience is required.

Qualifications

• LPN with Respiratory Care experience OR Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NY RT license.
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and comfortable using mobile technology and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate concerns appropriately.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment and perform clinical assessments.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Home visits

Documentation

Equipment setup

CPAP/BiPAP

Oxygen therapy

Education

LPN with Respiratory Care experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

iPad

Laptop

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 At Apria, you’ll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a mix of time in the branch and time in the field, developing both patient‑facing clinical skills and strong workflow independence. You’ll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support, playing a key role in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.

Key Highlights

• Hours: 8:30 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–5:30 PM; flexible 4x10 schedule available.
• On‑site role: 50% in the office, 50% on the road.
• Driving distance: Up to 1.5 hours one way; covers Albany and Kingsport.
• Salary range $35–$45 per hour.
• Compensation offered may vary based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
• On‑Call transparency.
• Rotation frequency: Every 2 weeks per month. Providing phone support, answering questions, and troubleshooting equipment issues.

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 escalate concerns appropriately.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborating 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.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs.
• Performs other duties as required.

What we look for

• LPN with Respiratory Care experience OR Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NY 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 or LPN 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.

Teammate Benefits

• 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.