Respiratory Therapist – Waukegan, IL

Apria Healthcare LLC; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) Plan

FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patients in Waukegan, Rockford, and surrounding areas. The role blends office and field work with a 40% office, 60% road schedule, including home visits and telehealth.

You’ll set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment, educate patients and caregivers, document care, and collaborate with physicians and case managers. An active IL RT license is required; WI license optional; valid driver’s license and CPR certification are

Qualifications

• Active IL RT license required; WI license optional.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift 10–50 lbs.
• CPR Certification and licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits to set up oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Document care and elevate concerns as needed.
• Respond to discharge requests and support patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and branch teams.
• Operate respiratory equipment and perform clinical assessments.

Skills

Active IL RT license

Valid driver’s license

Mobile tech proficient

CPR certified

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

iPad/Laptop documentation

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 dynamic mix of office and field work, supporting patients across Waukegan, Rockford, and occasionally Wisconsin. You will work with two small, stable, long-tenured teams while enjoying autonomy, variety, and patient connection.

Key highlights

• Work Arrangement: 40% office, 60% road (home visits).
• Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Travel: Covers Waukegan; assists Rockford 1–2 days/week; may see Wisconsin patients.
• Salary range $40 - $45 per hour
• On-Call transparency: Shared on-call rotation with Chicago area; 1–2 weekdays/week and 1 weekend/month.
• Telehealth licensed; occasional in-person weekend visits.

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

• Respiratory Therapist with an active IL RT license. Open to obtaining WI 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

• 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™.