Respiratory Therapist – Springfield, IL

Accendra Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide on-site home health care across Illinois. You will conduct oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups during home visits, educate families, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality patient care.

This role requires an IL RT license, ability to lift 10–50 lbs, a valid driver's license, and comfort with mobile tech for documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with IL license
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs and hold a valid driver's license
• Experience with home health care and equipment setups

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation gear
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use and maintenance
• Assess patient needs, document care, and escalate concerns as needed
• Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and branch teams
• Operate respiratory equipment and perform tests like spirometry

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Home health care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

iPad

Laptop

Mobile navigation apps

Job description

IL SPRINGFIELD

Full time

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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 combines clinical autonomy with strong team support. You will work across a growing market, performing varied respiratory procedures while partnering with a collaborative, training-focused branch team.

Key highlights

• Work Arrangement: On-site daily with 2–3 days on the road.
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; open to 4x10 schedule.
• Travel: 30–45 minutes to first stop, up to 1 hour occasionally; telehealth used when possible.

Salary range

• $34 - $38 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

OnCall transparency

• On-call rotation every 3rd week; flexibility needed for home visits and hospital support.

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 escalation 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 IL 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 ─ from remote-friendly to hybrid and in-person roles ─ and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.