Respiratory Therapist - Home Care

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

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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)
  • Flexible schedule
  • 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

Provide in-home respiratory assessments, treatment, education, and follow-up for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and equipment needs. Coordinate with patients, caregivers, and the care team, monitor progress and changes in condition, and maintain compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements

A current RRT or CRT license and BLS certification are required, along with any state-required licenses and credentials. Related care experience is preferred; candidates should understand insurance requirements and have strong communication, organizational, patient education, and independent field-work skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory AssessmentRespiratory TreatmentCare CoordinationPatient MonitoringVentilator CareTracheostomy CareCOPD CareAsthma CareCaregiver EducationOrganization

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

7
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rome

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,306/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rome, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Respire Homecare Services

Medical Practices
Elmhurst, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Company-provided car
Sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package