Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$32-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (LRT) – Home Care / DME
No Weekends, No Holidays
- Company: Corner Home Medical
- Location: Rochester, MN
- Job Type: Full‑Time
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus
Corner Home Medical is seeking a caring and knowledgeable Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) to join our home respiratory care team.
This role focuses on patient centered education, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, COPD and Population Health management, clinical assessments, and other respiratory therapy technology.
If you are a respiratory professional who enjoys patient interaction, independent work, and helping individuals thrive at home, this is a great opportunity.
Why Join Corner Home Medical?
- The only company ACCREDITED for PATIENT CENTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPY in the HOME in Upper Midwest
- Work directly with patients in their homes, clinics, and retail locations
- Use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact in patients lives
- Competitive training, ongoing development, and support
- Stable and respected DME/respiratory care provider
- No weekends, holidays, or mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Patient Centered Care to our patients
- Collaborate with CHM management and staff to ensure high‑quality respiratory care.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, patients, and referral sources.
- Review new respiratory orders including invasive/non‑invasive ventilators, respiratory assist devices, Telehealth equipment, and supplies.
- Contact physicians and patients to confirm appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Set up respiratory equipment and provide comprehensive patient education.
- Perform patient education, patient assessments and complete all associated clinical documentation in accordance with our COPD and Population Health programs.
- Communicate necessary updates to referral sources and physicians.
- Complete all required patient follow‑ups and document findings according to policy.
- Act as a liaison between patients, caregivers, physicians, and CHM regarding respiratory care needs.
- Drive company or personal vehicle to patient homes and care environments.
- Monitor equipment and supply inventory and ensure readiness of respiratory equipment.
- Serve as an internal resource for staff regarding respiratory conditions and equipment.
- Assist with non‑respiratory equipment delivery and setup when needed.
- Participate in process improvement activities and special projects.
- Participate in rotating evening/weekend on‑call schedule.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
- Minimum 1 year home respiratory care experience preferred.
- Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT).
- Strong understanding of COPD GOLD Standards.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must remain compliant with all regulatory, CEU, and professional requirements.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Strong product knowledge and ability to explain equipment clearly.
- Highly organized with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills; high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Positive problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Motivated, dependable, and team‑oriented with strong customer service skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Physical Requirements
- Drive for extended periods during a shift.
- Lift and transport respiratory equipment (up to 50 lbs).
- Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, grasping.
Work Environment
- Office and retail settings, patient homes, sleep labs, and in‑vehicle travel.
- Frequent use of various respiratory equipment and computer systems.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, on-call rotation
40 hours per week
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Corner Home Medical a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,953 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,953 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $67k–$79k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $87k–$102k)57 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota | 52 active | 4,017 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,278 in the last 30 days | 802 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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