Respiratory Therapist

Elevance Health

. Provide guidance to condition management members to help make positive lifestyle changes and improve respiratory health .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy with a focus on patient education and lifestyle coaching for Asthma and COPD populations. Proficient in instructing members on the use of respiratory devices and techniques to enhance respiratory health.

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Respiratory TherapyClinical ExperienceRespiratory Care Professional LicenseNBRC CredentialingDME Experience

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Hard Skills

Inhaler InstructionBreathing TechniquesBiPAP InstructionPeak Flow Meter InstructionHealth Education

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

American Association of Respiratory Care Registration

Industry Keywords

AsthmaCOPDTelephonic ExperienceCondition ManagementPrevention Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance to condition management members to help make positive lifestyle changes and improve respiratory health
Collaborate with other health professionals to improve members' health
Instruct members on the use of inhalers, breathing techniques, BiPAPs, and peak flow meters
Educate members on prevention techniques to reduce medical issues
Coach members through positive health changes using specialized health education focused on Asthma and COPD populations
Attend required in-person training sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required, or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist
Current Respiratory Care Professional license required
NBRC credentialing required
American Association of Respiratory Care registration required
BA/BS preferred
Telephonic experience strongly preferred
Experience with DME strongly preferred
Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s), unless an accommodation is granted as required by law
Certain patient/member-facing roles require vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza

Benefits

Comp & perks

Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) with match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Virtual full-time work except for required in-person training sessions