Full-Time Days Respiratory Therapist- Northeast Home Medical Equipment
Listed compensation
$39.22-$51.77/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
- Breathe Easier with a Career That Supports You
- Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time | Northeast Home Medical Equipment (NEHME)
Serving the Greater Capital District
Northeast Home Medical Equipment (NEHME), the Capital District’s only not-for-profit DME, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our growing team. If you're looking for a meaningful career with predictable hours, flexibility, and a supportive environment, this is your opportunity.
Why NEHME?
We’re not like national DMEs. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we prioritize people over profits—our patients and our team. Join us and discover a workplace where your well-being matters as much as your expertise.
What You’ll Do
- Provide setup, education, and support for oxygen concentrators, CPAPs, BiPAPs, cough assists, and ventilators
- Self-schedule appointments within your local territory
- Deliver care that makes a difference—right in patients’ homes
- Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
- Monday–Friday, 8:30AM–4:30PM
- Weekends & Federal Holidays Off
- Hybrid Work-from-Home Flexibility
- One Week On-Call Every Five Weeks
- Mileage Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle
- We Invest in You
- Comprehensive orientation and training provided
- Homecare experience is a plus—but not required
- All you need is a clean driving record and a passion for patient care
Education Requirements
- Minimum of a two-year associate degree in respiratory therapy.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist License Required
Experience Requirements
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the New York State Dept. of Education
- Registered by the NBRC.
- BLS and ACLS required
- PALS/NRP recommended
Ready to make a difference and still have time for what matters most?
Apply today and see how NEHME is redefining respiratory care in the Capital District.
Pay Range: $39.22 - $51.77
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide setup, education, and support for respiratory equipment including oxygen concentrators, CPAPs, and ventilators. They will manage their own schedule to deliver patient care directly within the local territory.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a two-year associate degree in respiratory therapy and possess a valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with a clean driving record.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Days Respiratory Therapist- Northeast Home Medical Equipment at Trinity Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,674 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (103 salary observations; 320 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,186 salary observations; 9,773 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 55% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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