Respiratory Therapist – Roselle, NJ

Apria Healthcare LLC; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accendra Health in northern New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform home visits, set up oxygen and ventilation equipment, and educate patients and caregivers. You will document care and coordinate with physicians and case managers to ensure smooth transitions.

Role requires NJ RT licensure, ability to lift 10–50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. On-site schedule 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with regional travel across northern NJ.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NJ RT license.
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs and assist with equipment handling.
• Comfortable using mobile devices for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns when needed.
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and branch teams.

Skills

NJ RT license

Valid driver's license

Mobile technology usage

Home care experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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

This role offers a balance of independence and teamwork, supporting patients across northern New Jersey while collaborating with a small, supportive team of two RTs and the General Manager.

Key highlights

Work Arrangement: On-site. Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; flexible. Travel: Sussex, Passaic, and Essex Counties; northern New Jersey. Salary range $40 – $47 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. On-Call transparency Alternates weekly; supports northern New Jersey region.

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 elevate 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

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NJ RT license
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license
• Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation
• 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

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

Our benefits program includes:

• 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.

Note: 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.

#AccendraHealth

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 more than 6,000 teammates across a nationwide network of over 250 service locations across our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, we have the reach and expertise to make home‑based care work better for everyone. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities \u2014 from remote-friendly to hybrid and in‑person roles \u2014 and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.