Respiratory Therapist – Nashville, TN

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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 THIS RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ROLE IS DIFFERENT
*** This Respiratory Therapist role offers a unique mix of clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, and a supportive team environment. You’ll work with a diverse home respiratory patient population while being backed by experienced leadership that trusts RTs to practice at the top of their license.
* Key highlights:
* • Predictable, shared statewide on-call rotation
• Flexible daytime schedules
• Mileage, tolls, and parking fully reimbursed
• Supportive, non-micromanaging leadership
• Exposure to higher-than-average HMV patient population
** ABOUT

THE ROLE
** As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria Healthcare, you’ll provide in-home, onsite, and Telehealth respiratory care for patients using invasive and non-invasive ventilation, sleep therapy, and oxygen. This role blends clinical care, patient education, and technology.

This position is based out of the Nashville, TN branch with approximately 50% on-site work and 50% field-based patient visits.
* SCHEDULE, ON CALL & TRAVEL TRANSPARENCY

* Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
• Flexibility to 4x10 schedule (Tuesday – Friday, 8AM to 6:30PM)
On Call:
• 4-person rotation – 1 week per month. Help covering Nashville and Clarksville branch.

Travel:
• The furthest patient is approximately 50 miles one way (on rare occasions). Regular distance is about 15 miles one way from the branch.
• Mileage reimbursed at $0.70 per mile
• Tolls and parking reimbursed
** TEAM & LEADERSHIP ENVIRONMENT
** You’ll join a well-established branch with a strong, collaborative culture. RTs are trusted as clinicians and encouraged to operate independently, with support when needed.
*** ABOUT ACCENDRA HEALTH / APRIA HEALTHCARE
*** Accendra Health (formerly known as Owens & Minor, Inc.) is a leading nationwide provider of products, technology, and services that support health beyond the hospital for millions of people each year. We connect patients, providers, and insurers, delivering innovative solutions that help promote better health outcomes and improve quality of life for people living with chronic, complex, and acute health conditions.

Backed by the industry- leading expertise of our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health is reimagining the future of home-based care.
** PAY & BENEFITS
** Hourly range: $34 - $36/hr benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance (day one), 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
* Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
* Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
* May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
* Provides and operates 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.
* Prepares and maintains a record for each…