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West Palm Beach, Florida

Respiratory Therapist-PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Respiratory Therapist to work with us in our West Palm Beach location while providing exception care on a PRN basis.

Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Built on the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we are committed to providing comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness—with empathy at the heart of everything we do.

What You Will Do

  • Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
  • Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and airway management treatments.
  • Operate and maintain ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and other respiratory care equipment.
  • Monitor patient responses to treatment and make recommendations for care plan modifications

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You Will Need

  • Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Continuing Education: Biannual CEU's as required by the Florida Board of Licensure
  • Valid Florida State Driver's license and adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws.

It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability.

Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will assess and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while administering necessary respiratory treatments. They are responsible for operating medical equipment and adjusting care plans based on patient responses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). A valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation are also required for this position.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCardiopulmonary assessmentAerosol medication administrationVentilator operationCPAP/BiPAP managementPatient monitoringCare plan modificationHospice care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $87k (middle half $78k–$99k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida761 active11,155 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

7
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
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
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Empath Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement with company match
Wellness programs
5+ weeks PTO
CEU support
Tuition reimbursement

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
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.