Respiratory Therapist – Charlottesville, VA
Accendra Health · Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$38.5/hrFull-time
Key Highlights
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid; 50% office, 50% remote/home visits.
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Reimbursements: Mileage $0.70, parking, tolls.
- Salary range: $38.50 per hour.
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 SC RT license.
- Open to various experience levels; preference for experienced candidates.
- 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.
- 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.
Pay & Schedule
- Salary range: $38.50 per hour.
- On-Call transparency: One week per month; supports patient needs outside standard hours.