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Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Rapid City, SD or Sidney, NE

Apria Healthcare·Rapid City, South Dakota

$27 - $34/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Respiratory Therapist will conduct home visits to set up and follow up on respiratory care equipment, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. They will also maintain accurate documentation and perform clinical assessments.

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 role different

This role offers high independence and strong community impact in a rural, growing market. You will support a small, close-knit team and play a key role in improving respiratory care across the Sidney region.

Key highlights • Work Arrangement

On-site; 50% office / 50% road.

Fully flexible Per Diem schedule.

Community-focused, independent branch environment.

Salary Range

• $27 – $34 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

  • On-Call transparency
  • Per Diem role — supports same-day patient needs as required. No formal rotation structure.
  • 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 NE RT license
  • 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.

#AccendraHealth

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. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active NE RT license and have a valid driver's license. They should also be comfortable using mobile technology and have current CPR certification.

  • associate degree
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Vital Signs
  • Equipment Setup
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Spirometry
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Mobile Technology
  • Apnea Monitoring
  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • Ventilation Equipment
  • Nebulization Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$27 - $34/hr
Locations
Rapid City, South Dakota; Sidney, Nebraska
Posted
Jun 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Apria Healthcare

Apria is a leading provider of home healthcare equipment and related services across the USA, serving approximately 2 million patients from our 270+ locations. An Accendra Health brand.

Salary listed on 38 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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