Respiratory Therapist - Home Health

UnityPoint Health; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for in-home care, delivering education and management of home medical equipment to improve patient comfort and breathing. The role emphasizes compassionate, hands-on support in a community setting and involves on-call rotation.

The position focuses on educating patients, coordinating care, and ensuring safe delivery of respiratory services with strong teamwork and communication skills. A competitive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State Board approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensure as Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) and CPR certification.
• Must meet mandatory reporting requirements and driving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Educate and instruct patients on safe use of respiratory equipment per physician prescription.
• Document setup and patient follow-up per plan of care.
• Ensure safe, quality delivery of respiratory services.
• Maintain patient-centered approach across physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Develop expertise by understanding third-party coverage.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

State Board approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

CRT/RRT credential

Job description

Overview

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating on-call)

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

• Set up and provide education/instruction on safe use of Respiratory equipment in accordance of written physician prescription and patient evaluation.
• Responsible for set up documentation and patient follow up as necessary.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to plan of care. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Consistently utilizes a patient-centered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety
• Develops a field of expertise by maintaining a working knowledge of third party coverage.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a State Board approved program for Respiratory Therapy and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Credentialed as a CRT/RRT.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Minimum Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem solving expertise.
• Knowledge of professional respiratory therapy principles and practices.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

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