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Respire Homecare Services
Richmond, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

About Respire

Respire Homecare Services provides comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized home care services for patients and their families by fostering an environment that balances both the needs of our employees and the needs of the company through open communication, teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.

We embrace change and the opportunity it brings to establish and administer sound policies, rules and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality.

Our focus is on delivering patient centered home care services while being committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining our most valuable resource – our employees.

About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist provides in-home respiratory care and support for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and equipment needs. This role focuses on patient assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing follow-up to support safe and effective care in the home setting.

The Respiratory Therapist works closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes. This position requires regular travel to patient homes and prolonged periods of computer and documentation work.

What You’LL Do

Provide in-home respiratory assessments, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with COPD, asthma, CHF, ventilator or tracheostomy needs, and other chronic respiratory conditions.

Educate patients and caregivers on equipment operation, oxygen safety, and preventive care strategies.

Coordinate care with nurses, physicians, case managers, and family members to support safe transitions from hospital to home.

Monitor patient progress, report condition changes promptly, and support physician-directed plans of care and treatment.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Support patients in managing their respiratory health and treatment plans independently when appropriate.

What You’LL Bring

Current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) and BLS certification required. Must hold and maintain all licenses, certifications, and registrations required by the state in which they work and support patient care activities.

  • Previous experience in home health, subacute care, pulmonary rehabilitation, or related settings preferred.
  • Understanding of insurance requirements including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
  • Ability to supervise clinical personnel as needed.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote field-based environment while maintaining strong collaboration with the care team.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills.

Why You’LL Love Working Here

  • Mission-driven culture focused on whole-person wellness and dignity
  • Opportunities for career growth within the company

Competitive Pay and Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Pay range: $35-40/hr (rate will be based on experience and location)
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Company-provided car

Sign-on Bonus

Take the leap and bring your expertise where it’s truly needed; apply today and help us create healthier tomorrows, one home at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides in-home respiratory assessments, treatments, and follow-up care for patients with chronic conditions. They also coordinate care with medical teams and educate patients and caregivers on equipment and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) and BLS certification. Previous experience in home health, subacute care, or pulmonary rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilator managementTracheostomy careCare coordinationChronic respiratory condition managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$83kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$97k)140 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Virginia119 active3,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 18% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,233 in the last 30 days754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 16 employers
9
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
40%
PSLF eligible
20%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$34-$56.1/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Respire Homecare Services

Medical Practices
Elmhurst, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Life insurance
Paid time off
Company-provided car
Sign-on bonus

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.