Registered Respiratory Therapist -DME
Listed compensation
$34-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Our Mission
To revolutionize the way homecare is delivered—one patient at a time.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Aveanna, you’ll play a vital role in our Respiratory Care Department, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting. You’ll serve as both a clinical expert and a trusted partner to patients and their families—assessing needs, providing education, and supporting long-term respiratory health with compassion and professionalism.
If you’re motivated by the chance to help build something meaningful while making a direct difference in patients’ lives, this role is for you. Whether you’re experienced in homecare or transitioning into it, you’ll be supported with the training, tools, and resources needed to succeed.
Why Join Us?
- Starting pay: $34.00-$36.00/HR
- Hybrid Schedule (Charting, scheduling, and data entry is all done from home)
- Monday - Friday: 8-5pm EST
- Full Benefits Package (Sick Time, Vacation, 401K, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 2 Bonus Days (“Fun Day” and “Inclusion Day”)
- Meaningful, patient-centered work in the home setting
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Equipment Provided
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to build strong, lasting relationships with patients
The Right Fit Is:
Compassionate and Patient-focused with Strong Bedside Manner
- Organized and able to manage multiple patient needs and schedules
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate documentation and compliance
- Comfortable traveling to our patients and educating them and their families on respiratory treatments and equipment
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing healthcare environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to patient concerns professionally
A Day in the Life
Provide direct patient care, including assessment and management of home respiratory patients
- Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory equipment and treatment plans
- Manage and support respiratory therapies such as oxygen, PAP devices, nebulizers, inhalers, and mechanical ventilation
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the care team
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and services
- Review and follow physician orders to ensure proper treatment and device settings
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory, company, and accrediting agency standards
- Respond to patient and customer service concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Collaborate with internal teams to support patient onboarding and ongoing care
Position Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care (required)
- Minimum of 1 year of in-home DME experience (preferred)
- RRT credential (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct respiratory care to patients in a home setting, including assessment, equipment management, and patient education. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the care team to ensure compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and an RRT credential. A minimum of 1 year of in-home DME experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist -DME at Aveanna Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,921 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 45% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$75k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)575 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 3% remote · 55% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,284 in the last 30 days | 755 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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