Respiratory Therapist – Collinsville, IL

Apria Healthcare•Collinsville, IL

4d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Accendra Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Apria brand in Collinsville, Illinois. The role supports patients transitioning from hospital to home by setting up respiratory equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and providing follow-up clinical support. The position combines clinical autonomy and patient interaction with collaboration across Illinois Respiratory Therapist teams. Work is primarily branch-based, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work arrangement is on-site, approximately 90% office-based and 10% in the field, covering an approximately 90–100-mile radius around Collinsville within Illinois. Shared on-call coverage rotates approximately every eighth week and includes phone support and patient assistance as needed. The Respiratory Therapist performs home visits and clinical assessments, responds to hospital discharge requests, and works with physicians, case managers, and branch teams. The therapist uses and checks respiratory care equipment, documents care using mobile devices, and provides patient education. The role requires an active Illinois respiratory therapist license, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold current required respiratory care licensure and CPR certification. The listed pay range is $36.00–$40.00 per hour; compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

Hold an active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license.
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice, or states covered by the location, where required for respiratory therapy practice.
Hold a current CPR certification.
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing 10–50 pounds.
Be comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in the DME industry.
Experience with home respiratory equipment, including CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, and oxygen therapy.
Familiarity with patient education and home-based respiratory care.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to set up and follow up on oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment.
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.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using an iPad or laptop.
Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
Inspect and test equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Perform clinical assessments and tests, including pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and gathering vital signs.
Perform other duties as required.