Respiratory Therapist

Elevance Health•St. Louis, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing guidance to condition management members to help make positive lifestyle changes to improve respiratory health. How you will make an impact: Collaborates with other health professionals to improve the health of members. Provides instructions to members on the use of inhalers, breathing techniques, Bipaps, and peak flow meters, as well as prevention techniques to reduce medical issues. Coaches members to make positive health changes with specialized health education focused on Asthma and COPD population. Minimum Requirements: Requires AS in Respiratory Therapy and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Current Respiratory Care Professional license required. NBRC credentialing required. American Association of Respiratory Care registration required. Preferred Experiences, Skills and Capabilities: BA/BS preferred. Telephonic experience strongly preferred. Experience with DME strongly preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $61,572 to $92,358 Location: New York In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Requirements

Requires AS in Respiratory Therapy and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current Respiratory Care Professional license required.
NBRC credentialing required.
American Association of Respiratory Care registration required.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS preferred.
Telephonic experience strongly preferred.
Experience with DME strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with other health professionals to improve the health of members.
Provides instructions to members on the use of inhalers, breathing techniques, Bipaps, and peak flow meters, as well as prevention techniques to reduce medical issues.
Coaches members to make positive health changes with specialized health education focused on Asthma and COPD population.