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Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Rapid City, SD or Sidney, NE

Accendra Health · Rapid City, SD · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$27–$34/hrPart-time

Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different

This role offers high independence and strong community impact in a rural, growing market. You will support a small, close-knit team and play a key role in improving respiratory care across the Sidney region.

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
  • Collaborate 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
  • Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition
  • Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gather vital signs
  • Perform other duties as required

What We Look For

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NE 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

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

Pay

Salary range $27 – $34 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Schedule

Fully flexible Per Diem schedule. Community-focused, independent branch environment.

Benefits

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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