Respiratory Therapist — Home Care Specialist (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

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