Respiratory Therapist – Grayling, MI or Saginaw, MI
Listed compensation
$32-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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.
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,991 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $67k–$75k | Respiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $78k–$89k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan | 172 active | 4,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan 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 |
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