Respiratory Therapist

Elevance Health

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLatham • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,640 - $92,358 per yearWebsite

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 management. Proficient in using respiratory equipment and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance member health outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AS In Respiratory TherapyCurrent Respiratory Care Professional LicenseNBRC CredentialingAmerican Association Of Respiratory Care RegistrationClinical Experience As A Respiratory Therapist

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Hard Skills

Inhaler InstructionBreathing TechniquesBiPAP InstructionPeak Flow Meter InstructionDME Experience

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Respiratory Care Professional LicenseNBRC CredentialingAmerican Association Of Respiratory Care Registration

Industry Keywords

AsthmaCOPDTelephonic ExperiencePatient-Facing RolesCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

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 member health
Instruct members on inhalers, breathing techniques, BiPAPs, peak flow meters, and prevention techniques
Coach members through positive health changes using specialized education focused on Asthma and COPD
Complete required in-person training sessions and essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development

Requirements

What you’ll need

AS in Respiratory Therapy
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 reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s), unless accommodation is granted as required by law
New candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles must become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, unless an acceptable explanation is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
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 work flexibility
Required in-person training sessions
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination coverage/requirement for certain patient/member-facing roles