Respiratory Therapist – Waukegan, 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.

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.

• 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

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 Waukegan, IL branch with approximately 40% onsite work and 60% field‑based patient visits.

• 8:30–5:00.

• Share on call with Chicago area:
• 1 or 2 days per week during weekdays.
• Once per month during weekends.

• Covers Waukegan, assists Rockford branch and might see patients in Wisconsin.
• Mileage reimbursed at $0.70 per mile
• Tolls and parking reimbursed

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.

Hourly range: $30 - $35/hr benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance (day one), 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

• 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 patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow‑up documentation.
• Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
• Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy. Will be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.
• Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 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.

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.