Respiratory Therapist - Home Health

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Holidays, disability insurance

Daily Pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring for a Respiratory Therapist in a home care setting. The role involves assisting in treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment to help patients breathe easier at home.

The position offers a $20,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus and a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. Responsibilities include education on equipment use, documentation, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of services to patients per care plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program required.
• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC required.
• Auto insurance required for driving a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Setup and provide education/instruction on safe use of respiratory equipment per physician prescription and patient evaluation.
• Responsible for setup, documentation and patient follow-up as necessary.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of services to patients per plan of care; use equipment and supplies safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Consistently utilize a patient-centered approach considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, and safety aspects.
• Develop a field of expertise by maintaining knowledge of third-party coverage.

Skills

Patient education

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Current licensure to practice as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Auto insurance for driving a personal vehicle

Job description

Overview

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Join our dedicated home care team and play a vital role in supporting patients with pulmonary conditions. In this position, you'll assist in the treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment, helping patients breathe easier and live more comfortably at home. Your work directly improves quality of life while providing compassionate, hands-on support in a meaningful care setting.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Setupandprovideeducation/instructiononsafeuseofRespiratoryequipmentinaccordanceofwrittenphysicianprescriptionand patientevaluation.

• Responsibleforsetupdocumentationandpatientfollowupas necessary.

• Ensuresqualityandsafedeliveryofservicestopatientsaccordingtoplanofcare.Usesequipmentandsuppliessafely,effectively,and efficiently.

• Consistentlyutilizesapatientcenteredapproachconsideringphysical,psych/social,spiritual,educational,safety

• Developsafieldofexpertisebymaintainingaworkingknowledgeofthirdpartycoverage.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate'sorBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom an accredited programrequired.

• GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogramrequired.

Licensure/Certifications:

• MusthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasaRespiratoryCarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.

• RegisteredRespiratoryTherapistbytheNational BoardofRespiratoryCare (NBRC)required.

• Auto insurancerequiredfor drivinga personal vehicle.