The role
We don't just fill a Respiratory Therapist slot; American Express invests in clinicians who grow Analytical Thinking and lead with heart in Des Moines, IA. This Respiratory Therapist role at American Express rewards initiative with $39,000 - $58,000, real decision-making power, and steady career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in Strategic Planning procedures as second set of hands, narrating each step for the trainee beside you
- Document care interactions in the electronic health record accurately
- Manage a remote panel of chronic patients, calling between visits when Analytical Thinking numbers drift
- Hold Strategic Planning follow-up calls within 48 hours of discharge, catching problems while they're small
- Apply Care Plan Development and ACLS Certification to support high-quality clinical outcomes
- Map each patient's pain across the shift and adjust comfort measures before they ask twice
What You'll Bring
- A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
- Proven ACLS Certification results, ideally seasoned in Des Moines, IA
- An IA work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway
- Experience at the junior level inside a remote role
- A Des Moines network, or the hustle to build one from scratch
- Comfort steering healthcare conversations toward a decision
American Express is the supportive IA company that built its name on healthcare work nobody else wanted to do properly. We prize follow-through: when someone here commits to something, the team can count on it.
The package is honest: $39,000 - $58,000, a benefits plan that works, mentorship that lasts, and the flexibility to live in Des Moines, IA.
Right now is a strong time to apply, as our review queue is moving quickly.
We're keeping this Respiratory Therapist search short, so put your hat in the ring this week.
Skills required
- Care Plan Development
- ACLS Certification
- Epic Systems
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- PALS Certification
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Delegation
Why join American Express
- Dry Cleaning
- Travel discounts
- Relocation assistance
- Domestic partner benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Payroll advance options
- Fitness class subsidies
- Peer-to-peer recognition
- Auto and home insurance discounts
Next step
This Remote role in Des Moines, IA closes 2026-12-01.