About this opportunity
Accendra Health, Inc. lists this Respiratory Therapist - RT opportunity in monona, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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™.
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria, you'll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and ongoing clinical support for patients in their homes. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home and supporting patients as they regain independence and confidence using their respiratory equipment.
You will report directly to the Branch Manager, and work closely with a collaborative team including Coordinators, RTs, Techs, and clinical leaders.
Why This Respiratory Therapist Role Is Different
At Apria, you'll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a mix of time in the branch and time in the field, giving you the chance to develop both patient-facing clinical skills and strong workflow independence. You'll also join a close-knit branch team that works together every day to make sure patients receive the highest quality care.
If you're looking for a role where you can truly see the impact of your work, especially supporting patients as they transition home, this is the ideal environment.
Key Highlights
Hybrid-style role: ~60% in the branch, ~40% in the field
Strong hourly range: $28.50-$30.00/hr. (higher end for hospital RT experience)
Supportive branch environment
Predictable schedule: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Mileage and travel reimbursement available based on company policy
Opportunity to work closely with physicians, discharge planners & case managers
Open to new grads with active WI licensure
Schedule Hours: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM ~ flexibility if needed
Environment: Must check in at the branch daily; flexibility based on patient needs and hospital discharges
On-Call Transparency Rotation is area-based , not branch-based
Coverage areas include: Monona
New Berlin
Green Bay
Rotation frequency: Every 3rd week , Monday-Sunday
Salary Range
$28.50-$30.00 per hour
Higher range considered for RTs with strong hospital experience.
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 escalate concerns appropriately
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support same-day patient needs
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop
Ensure all actions meet regulatory and safety standards
Required Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Wisconsin RT license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Valid driver's license
Personal vehicle (no company car provided at this time)
Excellent bedside manner and strong customer service orientation
Comfort using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation
Open to new grads; hospital experience preferred but not required
Top Attributes for Success: Strong Clinical Judgment - Quickly interprets patient conditions and applies appropriate respiratory interventions.
Technical Proficiency - Confidently operates respiratory equipment, ventilators, and EMR systems.
Effective Communication - Collaborates seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and the care team.
Calm Under Pressure - Maintains accuracy and focus in emergent or fast-paced clinical situations.
Attention to Detail - Ensures precision in treatments, documentation, and safety protocols.
Patient-Centered Mindset - Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and strong bedside manner.
Why You'll Love Working Here Supportive, close-knit branch team
Mix of in-branch teamwork and independent fieldwork
Opportunities to develop strong patient-education skills
Meaningful clinical role without the burnout of acute care
Real relationships with patients and their families
Highly collaborative environment with cross-functional support
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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