Respiratory Therapist – Springfield, IL

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 $30 – $33.64 per hour; mileage reimbursement $0.70/mile.

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:

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