Respiratory Therapist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×13s
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Job Description
Anticipated End Date
2026-11-20
Position Title
Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
Location
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.
Please note that per our policy on virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing guidance to condition management members to help make positive lifestyle changes to improve respiratory health.
How You Will Make an Impact
Collaborates with other health professionals to improve the health of members.
Provides instructions to members on the use of inhalers, breathing techniques, Bipaps, and peak flow meters, as well as prevention techniques to reduce medical issues.
Coaches members to make positive health changes with specialized health education focused on Asthma and COPD population.
Minimum Requirements
Requires AS in Respiratory Therapy and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Current Respiratory Care Professional license required. NBRC credentialing required. American Association of Respiratory Care registration required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
- BA/BS preferred.
- Telephonic experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with DME strongly preferred.
Job Level
Non-Management Exempt
Workshift
Job Family
MED > Licensed/Certified Allied Health Professional
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides guidance to members to help them make positive lifestyle changes to improve their respiratory health. They collaborate with other health professionals and provide instruction on the use of respiratory equipment and prevention techniques.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. A current Respiratory Care Professional license and NBRC credentialing are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Elevance Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,989 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Elevance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 43 active listings.
Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,989 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $75k–$84k)84 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 2% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,292 in the last 30 days | 808 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Elevance Health | silver tier, 81/100 | Top Employers work-life index43 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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