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RI E PROVIDENCE
nFull time
nREQ_26_70703
nAt 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.
nWith 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.
nIf you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.
nWhy is this Respiratory Therapist role different?
nAt Apria, you'll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a balance of branch-based operations and field-based patient care, allowing you to make a direct impact on patients transitioning safely from hospital to home.
nYou'll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support while serving a diverse territory across Rhode Island and portions of Massachusetts.
nKey Highlights
nnnSchedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility.
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nnWork Arrangement: On-site; approximately 40% office and 60% field.
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nnTerritory Coverage: Throughout Rhode Island, south toward Boston, and west to Milford.
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nnTravel: Typical driving distance ranges from 50 to 70 miles one way.
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n nSalary Range
nn$35.00 – $42.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and applicable credentials.
n nOn-Call Transparency
nnnRotating on-call schedule every 4th week.
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nnShared rotation with the other three Respiratory Therapists in the branch.
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nnGenerally low-volume on-call activity.
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n nWhat You'll Do
nnnConduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow ups
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nnEducate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
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nnAssess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately
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nnRespond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
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nnCollaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
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nnMaintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop
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nnSet 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
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nnInspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
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nnPerform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
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nnPerforms other duties as required
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n nWhat We Look For
nnnActive Respiratory Therapist license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.
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nnAbility and willingness to obtain the second state license within the first 90 days of employment.
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
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nnOpen to candidates with any level of Respiratory Therapy experience
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nnAbility to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 to 50 lbs.
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nnValid driver's license.
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nnComfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
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nnStrong teamwork, customer service, communication, patient education, and organizational skills.
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n nEducation
nnGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
n nCertificates, licenses, registrations or professional designations
nnnHold 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
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nnHold a current CPR Certification
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nnHold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice
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n nIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
nTeammate Benefits
nAs 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.
nOur benefits program includes:
nnnMedical, dental, and vision care coverage
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nnPaid time off plan
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nn401(k) Plan
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nnFlexible Spending Accounts
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nnBasic life insurance
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nnShort-and long-term disability coverage
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nnAccident insurance
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nnTeammate Assistance Program
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nnPaid parental leave
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nnDomestic partner benefits
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nnMental, physical, and financial well-being programs
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n nIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
nAccendra 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.
nNote: 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.
n#ApriaHealthcare
n#AccendraHealth
nAt 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.
nWith 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.
nIf 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™.
Worksite address
east providence, RI, 02914, US
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