Respiratory Therapist – Detroit Metro / Ann Arbor

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™.

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist with Apria, you’ll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and ongoing clinical support for patients in their homes. This branch is experiencing significant growth in patient census, and we are adding staff to ensure we continue delivering exceptional patient care.

You’ll report to the General Manager and work closely with a highly tenured, stable, and collaborative branch staff, including one RT, a Customer Service Representative, and Drivers. This location is known for its strong teamwork and long‑term employee commitment.

Why This Respiratory Therapist Role Is Different

This branch offers an exceptional level of stability, with long‑tenured team members who have built a dependable and supportive environment. You'll join a team that values reliability, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

If you're looking for a workplace with steady operations, a strong culture, and opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding patient base, this is a fantastic fit.

Key Highlights

• Work Arrangement: On-site with rotating on-call duties.

• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Relocation: Open to candidates; relocation assistance may be available.

• Branch Status: Growing location — adding staff due to rising patient census.

Schedule

• Standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Rotating on-call every 3 weeks.

• Flexibility required for weekend coverage.

• Field-based patient interactions, including same-day setups.

Travel Expectations

• Local travel to homes and hospitals.

• Mileage reimbursed at $0.70/mile.

• Must be comfortable traveling within the Madison Heights service area.

Salary Range

• $30 – $32 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Complete same-day equipment setups in homes and hospitals.

• Set up and support high-acuity respiratory equipment, including BPAP and CPAP.

• Manage and conduct in-home follow-up programs.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide patient/caregiver support.

• Document all patient interactions accurately and efficiently.

• Collaborate closely with the branch team to ensure top-quality service.

Required

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Michigan RT License.

• Valid driver's license.

• Excellent dependability and reliability.

• Strong patient-care mindset.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Top Attributes for Success

• Dependability & Reliability – critical for on-call rotation and same-day setups.

• Patient-Centered Care – compassionate, supportive, and responsive.

• Technical Skill – comfort working with BPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting.

• Strong Communication – with patients, caregivers, and internal teams.

• Adaptability – ability to support a growing branch with evolving needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Highly tenured, stable team environment.

• Strong culture of collaboration and long-term staff commitment.

• Meaningful patient interactions across home and hospital environments.

• Opportunity to support a growing branch with expanding patient needs.

• Independence in the field paired with supportive teammates.

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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