Respiratory Therapist – Providence, RI

Apria Healthcare LLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

401(k) Plan

FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Accident insurance

Assistance program

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for on-site work in Rhode Island, covering travel to nearby CT/NJ areas as needed. You will perform home visits, setup respiratory equipment, educate patients, and collaborate with the branch team to ensure high-quality care.

Valid RI or MA license and RRT credential are required. Join a field-focused team with flexible 40/60 office/field mix, on-call rotation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island or Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license.
• RRT credential required.
• Open to candidates with any level of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs; valid driver's license.
• CPR certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Assess patient needs, document care, and escalate concerns.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and branch teams.
• Maintain documentation using iPad/laptop.
• Operate respiratory care equipment including oxygen, nebulization, PAP, and ventilation.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform clinical assessments such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, and spirometry.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Patient education

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

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.

Key Highlights

• Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility.
• Work Arrangement: On-site; approximately 40% office and 60% field.
• Territory Coverage: Throughout Rhode Island, south toward Boston, and west to Milford.
• Travel: Typical driving distance ranges from 50 to 70 miles one way.
• Salary Range $35.00 – $42.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and applicable credentials.
• On-Call Transparency Rotating on-call schedule every 4th week. Shared rotation with the other three Respiratory Therapists in the branch. Generally low-volume on-call activity.

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 escalating concerns appropriately
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
• Collaborating 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, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
• Performs other duties as required

What We Look For

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.
• Ability and willingness to obtain the second state license within the first 90 days of employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Open to candidates with any level of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, communication, patient education, and organizational skills.
• 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.

Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.

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