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?.

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria in Columbus, Ohio, you?ll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and patient education across a blended work environment. The role requires strong patient-care skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt between office-based responsibilities and field visits.

You'll work within a tight-knit, tenured, drama-free team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This branch values teamwork, professionalism, and a supportive culture. The RT team also occasionally assists with Driver duties when needed.

Why This Respiratory Therapist Role Is Different

This position offers a reliable schedule, a positive and collaborative team environment, and a strong blend of office-based and on-the-road responsibilities. With flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive branch culture, this is an excellent opportunity for RTs who enjoy variety while maintaining predictable hours.

Key Highlights

• Work Arrangement: 70% office / 30% road
• Hours: 9:00 AM ? 5:30 PM (flexible)
• Driving Radius: Typically, 30?40 minutes; up to 1.5 hours one way
• Additional Duties: May assist with Driver tasks if willing

Schedule

• Monday?Friday
• Standard hours: 9:00 AM ? 5:30 PM (flexible)
• Alternating on-call every 2 weeks
• Mix of office responsibilities and patient home visits

Salary Range

• $31 ? $34 per hour, based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform new patient setups for CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, and oxygen.
• Provide troubleshooting, education, and clinical support to patients and families.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in both office and home-based settings.
• Document all interactions, equipment setups, and follow-ups accurately.
• Collaborate with the branch team to deliver seamless service.
• Provide occasional Driver support if willing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist with an active Ohio RT license.
• Open to all experience levels.
• Valid driver's license.

Top Skills & Competencies

• Teamwork ? excels in a close, supportive environment.
• Customer Service & Empathy ? patient-centered approach.
• Communication ? clear, compassionate, and professional.
• Hands-On & Open-Minded ? adaptable and proactive.
• Teaching Skills ? able to educate patients and families effectively.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, tenured, no-drama team culture.
• Balanced mix of office and field work.
• Stable schedule with flexibility.
• Strong reimbursement package.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful patient care across the region.

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.

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