Respiratory Therapist - Home Health
Compensation
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Job Description
- $20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for 0.8 FTE or Higher!
- Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ on-call every 4th week)
- Would accept any FTE!
Join our dedicated home care team and play a vital role in supporting patients with pulmonary conditions. In this position, you'll assist in the treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment, helping patients breathe easier and live more comfortably at home. Your work directly improves quality of life while providing compassionate, hands-on support in a meaningful care setting.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Set up and provide education/instruction on safe use of Respiratory equipment in accordance of written physician prescription and patient evaluation.
Responsible for set up documentation and patient follow up as necessary.
Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to plan of care. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Consistently utilizes a patientcentered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety
Develops afield of expertise by maintaining a working knowledge of third party coverage.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensesure/Certification
Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Auto insurance.
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join UnityPoint Health's team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served through compassionate care!
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Home Health at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$115k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Iowa | 62 active | 3,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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