Pays $30.7-$46.05/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (471 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 3,713 in this specialty)
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Lincoln
About the Role
Day shift, 12-hour shifts, variable days including weekends. Respiratory therapy in hospital setting. Sign-on bonus eligible. Lincolnton, NC.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Department: 36402 Atrium Health Lincoln - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st Shift, Day Shift, 06:30am to 7:00pm, variable days including weekends. This position is sign on bonus eligible.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with American Addiction Centers in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures, monitors mechanical ventilators, and evaluates patient care plans. They also perform diagnostic procedures, document therapy results, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy school and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC. A current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 471 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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