Pays $38.50 per hour$5k below the Respiratory Therapist market median of ~$85k (30 jobs)

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Owens & Minor
United States

Respiratory Therapist – Charlottesville, VA

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-time
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

$38.50/hr. Hybrid work. 8:30-5. On-call one week/month. Mileage reimbursed. Predictable hours.

Join Owens & Minor as a Respiratory Therapist – Charlottesville, VA in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $38.5/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Owens & Minor as a Respiratory Therapist – Charlottesville, VA.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active state license and a valid driver's license. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and proficiency in using mobile technology for documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyOxygen therapyCPAP/BiPAP setupVentilation equipmentPatient educationClinical assessmentPulse oximetrySpirometryVital signs monitoringNebulization therapyApnea monitoringDocumentationEquipment maintenanceTroubleshootingCollaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Virginia, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$86k across 107 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Virginia's cost-of-living index is 110.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state — Virginia ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Owens & Minor

Hospitals and Health Care
Glen Allen, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical care coverage
Dental care coverage
Vision care coverage
Paid time off plan
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic life insurance
Short-term disability coverage