Respiratory Clinician – Kansas City, MO

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.

About the Role

This role is open to both Respiratory Therapists and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), offering flexibility and accessibility for clinicians with varying backgrounds. The opportunity to support multiple locations and patient types provides strong clinical exposure and development. This role offers a stable daytime schedule with a balance between office responsibilities and hands-on patient care. You will work in a collaborative, team-focused environment with minimal on-call requirements, along with full reimbursement for mileage, parking, and toll expenses.

Key Highlights

• Location: Kansas City, MO (travel to Clinton, MO 2 days/week)
• Work Arrangement: On-site; 60% office / 40% field
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-Call: Rotation every 5th week

Pay

Salary range $30 - $33 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

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
• 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 gathering vital signs
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active MO RT license or LPN (preferred with Respiratory experience)
• Open to all experience levels, including new graduates
• 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or Licensed Practical Nurse 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