About this opportunity
Accendra Health, Inc. lists this Respiratory Therapist - Springfield, IL opportunity in springfield, Illinois. 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™.
Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different
This role combines clinical autonomy with strong team support. You will work across a growing market, performing varied respiratory procedures while partnering with a collaborative, training-focused branch team.
Key highlights
Work Arrangement: On-site daily with 2-3 days on the road.
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; open to 4x10 schedule.
Travel: 30-45 minutes to first stop, up to 1 hour occasionally; telehealth used when possible.
Salary range $34 - $38 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
OnCall transparency On-call rotation every 3rd week; flexibility needed for home visits and hospital support.
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 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 Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active IL 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
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
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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Worksite address
springfield, IL, 62777, US
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