Respiratory Therapist — Home Care Specialist (Hybrid)

Accendra Health, Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health, Inc. in Plainview, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide home-based respiratory care and equipment support. You will perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups, educate patients, and coordinate care with hospital staff and case managers.

The role combines office and field work with on-site hours and a driving radius. NY license in good standing is required and prior RT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NY RT license.
• 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 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 including oxygen therapy, nebulization, PAP, and ventilation.
• Inspect and test equipment for proper operation.
• Perform clinical assessments such as pulse oximetry and spirometry.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Accendra Health, Inc. in Plainview, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide home-based respiratory care and equipment support. You will perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups, educate patients, and coordinate care with hospital staff and case managers.

The role combines office and field work with on-site hours and a driving radius. NY license in good standing is required and prior RT experience is preferred.