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Apria Healthcare
Saginaw, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist – Grayling, MI or Saginaw, MI

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$36/hr

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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 This Respiratory Therapist Role Is Different

This role offers a steady, predictable schedule with minimal on-call responsibility while still providing variety through occasional patient visits and telehealth support. You will be part of a small, hands-on team that values collaboration and personalized patient care.

This role offers a consistent daytime schedule with flexible hours, allowing for a strong work-life balance. On-call responsibilities are minimal, occurring only once per month, and you’ll be part of a supportive, teamwork-driven branch culture that values collaboration and patient care.

Mileage, parking, and tolls are fully reimbursed, and the position provides an ideal balance of in-office stability with light fieldwork to keep each day engaging. This position may be based out of either our Grayling or Saginaw branch.

  • Key Highlights
  • Work Arrangement: On-site; 80% office / 20% field
  • Location: Grayling, MI or Saginaw, MI branch
  • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; flexible
  • Travel Radius: Up to 2 hours from branch

Salary Range

$32 - $36 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

  • On-Call transparency
  • Rotation once per month.
  • 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

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active MI RT license.
  • Open to all experience levels, including new graduates.
  • Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation

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

Conduct home visits to perform respiratory equipment setups and provide patient education on device usage and maintenance. Collaborate with physicians and internal teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and performing patient assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Michigan license and a valid driver's license. The role is open to all experience levels, including new graduates, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Key Skills

CPAP setupBiPAP setupClinical assessmentVital signs monitoringEquipment maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist – Grayling, MI or Saginaw, MI at Apria Healthcare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,991 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,991 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$67k–$75kRespiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $78k–$89k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan172 active4,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 0% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,991 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

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

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About Apria Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability

Living in Saginaw

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$155k
Typical market rent
$1,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Saginaw, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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