Respiratory Therapist – Springfield, IL
About the position 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™. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- 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
Benefits
- 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