Respiratory Therapist – Providence, RI
Listed compensation
$35-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
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.
With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.
If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.
Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different?
At Apria, you'll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a balance of branch-based operations and field-based patient care, allowing you to make a direct impact on patients transitioning safely from hospital to home.
You'll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support while serving a diverse territory across Rhode Island and portions of Massachusetts.
- Key Highlights
- Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility.
- Work Arrangement: On-site; approximately 40% office and 60% field.
- Territory Coverage: Throughout Rhode Island, south toward Boston, and west to Milford.
- Travel: Typical driving distance ranges from 50 to 70 miles one way.
Salary Range
$35.00 – $42.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and applicable credentials.
- On-Call Transparency
- Rotating on-call schedule every 4th week.
- Shared rotation with the other three Respiratory Therapists in the branch.
- Generally low-volume on-call activity.
What You'll Do
- Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow ups
- Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
- Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
Maintain Accurate Documentation Using iPad/laptop
- Set up and operate 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
- Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
- Performs other duties as required
What We Look For
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.
- Ability and willingness to obtain the second state license within the first 90 days of employment.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Open to candidates with any level of Respiratory Therapy experience
- Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
- Strong teamwork, customer service, communication, patient education, and organizational skills.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Certificates, licenses, registrations or professional designations
- 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
- If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Teammate Benefits
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.
Our Benefits Program Includes
- 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
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform home visits to set up and maintain respiratory equipment such as oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators while educating patients and caregivers. Conduct clinical assessments, document care accurately, and collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient transitions from hospital to home.
Requirements
Requires an active Respiratory Therapist license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and possess a valid driver's license.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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