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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$64,358 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- Respiratory Therapist
Location:
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for 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. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.- _Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless 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 Experiences, Skills and Capabilities:
- + BA/BS preferred. + Telephonic experience strongly preferred. + Experience with DME strongly preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
- range for this specific position is $58,640 to $92,358
Location:
Latham, New York, Richmond, Virginia In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws _._- The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs