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Piedmont Healthcare
Covington, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Sign-on Bonus Available.
  • 7p-7a self-scheduling*

This position may be filled by either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Proper credentialing and licensure are required. Candidates should be committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
  • Work Experience
  • No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

  • CRT - redentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners and
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
  • ACLS Upon Hire Required
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 Days Required
  • Business Unit: Company Name
  • Piedmont Newton Hospital

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRespiratory Equipment ManagementCompassionate Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

6
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
7
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,865/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Piedmont Healthcare

Medical Practices
Statesville, NC
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus Available
Self-scheduling
Competitive benefits
Wellness programs
Opportunities for advancement