Respiratory Therapist Lead – Hanover Park, IL

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 is this Respiratory Therapist Lead role different?

At Apria, you'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on respiratory care with leadership responsibilities across the Chicago metro area. This role is ideal for an experienced Respiratory Therapist who enjoys mentoring others, supporting operational excellence, and serving as a clinical resource for branch teams.

You'll partner with Respiratory Therapists across multiple locations, provide patient care support, and help drive clinical best practices while maintaining a balance between field and office responsibilities.

Key Highlights

• Primary Location: Hanover Park, IL.
• Coverage Area: Support all Respiratory Therapists throughout the Chicago metro area.
• Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Work Arrangement: Approximately 60% office and 40% field.
• Leadership Opportunity: Serve as a clinical leader and resource for RT teams across the market.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.76 per mile.

Salary Range

• $45.00 – $55.00 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

On-Call Transparency

• Currently scheduled for:
  • 1 weekday on-call shift per month
  • 1 weekend on-call shift per month
• Long-term goal is to transition to approximately 1 week of on-call coverage every 3 months
• On-call responsibilities may include phone support, patient assistance, and troubleshooting equipment as needed

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and clinical support to Respiratory Therapists across the Chicago metro area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for respiratory equipment, processes, and patient care best practices.
• Conduct oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilator, and other respiratory equipment setups and follow-up visits.
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment issues and assist with complex patient situations.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and clinical team members on equipment use, maintenance, and safety.
• Support branch operations and ensure compliance with company policies and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, referral sources, and branch leadership.
• Perform patient assessments and document care accurately and timely.
• Assist with training, coaching, and mentoring Respiratory Therapists.
• Travel throughout the Chicago metro area to support branch needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active IL RT license.
• Minimum 10 years of Respiratory Therapy experience; DME experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicago metro area.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Comfortable using computers, mobile devices, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.

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.

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