Respiratory Therapist

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 THIS RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ROLE IS DIFFERENT_

This Respiratory Therapist role offers a unique mix of clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, and a supportive team environment. You'll work with a diverse home respiratory patient population while being backed by experienced leadership that trusts RTs to practice at the top of their license.

_Key highlights:_

• Predictable, shared statewide on-call rotation
• Flexible daytime schedules
• Mileage, tolls, and parking fully reimbursed
• Supportive, non-micromanaging leadership
• Exposure to higher-than-average HMV patient population

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria Healthcare, you?ll provide in-home, onsite, and Telehealth respiratory care for patients using invasive and non-invasive ventilation, sleep therapy, and oxygen. This role blends clinical care, patient education, and technology.

This position is based out of the Rice Lake, WI branch.

_SCHEDULE & TRAVEL TRANSPARENCY_

Schedule:

• 8:30-5:00

Travel:

• Furthest patient approximately 2 ? 3hrs north, 1hr south, 30 mins east, 2.5hrs to west one way.
• Mileage reimbursed at $0.70 per mile
• Tolls and parking reimbursed

TEAM & LEADERSHIP ENVIRONMENT

You'll join a well-established branch with a strong, collaborative culture. RTs are trusted as clinicians and encouraged to operate independently, with support when needed.

_ABOUT ACCENDRA HEALTH / APRIA HEALTHCARE_

Accendra Health (formerly known as Owens & Minor, Inc.) is a leading nationwide provider of products, technology, and services that support health beyond the hospital for millions of people each year. We connect patients, providers, and insurers, delivering innovative solutions that help promote better health outcomes and improve quality of life for people living with chronic, complex, and acute health conditions. Backed by the industry- leading expertise of our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health is reimagining the future of home-based care.

PAY & BENEFITS

Hourly range: $27 - $32/hr.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance (day one), 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
• Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
• May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
• Provides and operates 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.
• Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

_Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations_

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 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

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

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._

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