Respiratory Therapist – Collinsville, IL

Apria Healthcare LLC; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

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 is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Illinois team. This on-site role involves setup and maintenance of home respiratory equipment, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and case managers.

You will support discharge planning, document care, and travel within a defined Illinois territory with a ~90-100 mile radius around Collinsville. The ideal candidate will hold an active IL RT license, CPR certification, and a GED of home-based respiratory care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

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 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 respiratory care equipment including oxygen therapy, nebulization, PAP, ventilation.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform clinical assessments and tests (pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry) and gather vital signs.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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 the opportunity to support patients across a large service area while maintaining a primarily branch-based schedule. You'll play a key role in helping patients transition safely from hospital to home through respiratory equipment setup, education, and ongoing clinical support. Working alongside a strong team of Respiratory Therapists across Illinois, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment while developing expertise in home respiratory care and DME.

Key Highlights

• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Work Arrangement: On-site; approximately 90% office and 10% field
• Territory Coverage: Approximately 90-100-mile radius surrounding Collinsville
• Travel: Territory remains within Illinois and does not extend into Missouri
• Salary Range $36.00 - $40.00 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
• On-Call Transparency: Shared on-call responsibilities with all Illinois branches. Rotation occurs approximately every 8th week. Includes phone support and patient assistance as needed.

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 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

• Respiratory Therapist with an active IL 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.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in the DME industry.
• Experience with home respiratory equipment, including CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, and oxygen therapy.
• Familiarity with patient education and home-based respiratory care.
• 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.

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.

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 more than 6,000 teammates across a nationwide network of over 250 service locations across our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, we have the reach and expertise to make home-based care work better for everyone. If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities - from remote-friendly to hybrid and in-person roles - and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.