Registered Respiratory Therapist 1, Respiratory Therapy/CRT, $25000 Bonus, FT, 6:30P-7:00A
Listed compensation
$69K–$89K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.
For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.
Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description
An individual who provides direct patient care utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, procedures, protocols to ensure quality and appropriate care for all ages in Baptist Health and effectively communicate with all team members. Understands and has knowledge of respiratory medications effects and side effects.
- Estimated pay range for this position is $33.09 - $43.02 / hour depending on experience.
- Sign On Bonus Eligibility for New Grad Respiratory Therapists (RRT/CRT):
- To qualify, candidate must have a less than 1 year of RRT/CRT work experience.
For New Grad RRT/CRT, Sign On Bonus for Full Time RRT/CRT positions is $15,000 and for Part Time RRT/CRT positions is $7500.
New hires must begin their Full Time or Part Time employment between the bonus eligibility period of November 30, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
Candidate must successfully complete Baptist Health’s pre-employment process including obtaining a source verifiable FL RRT/CRT license, be hired, and remain employed in good standing with Baptist Health during the payout period.
New Hire Sign on Bonus payout is 4 payments for a 2-year commitment/agreement period.
Former employees of Baptist Health South Florida or any of its affiliates who left the organization during the previous 12 months are not eligible. Former Contract Workers who ended assignment at Baptist Health South Florida or any of its affiliates within the previous 6 months are not eligible.
Qualifications
Degrees
High School, Certificate, GED, Training, Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Additional Qualifications
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card/ CPR Card.
- ACLS, PALS required per department standards.
- Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care using respiratory techniques, policies, and protocols for patients of all ages. Effectively communicate with team members and apply knowledge of respiratory medications and their side effects.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist 1, Respiratory Therapy/CRT, $25000 Bonus, FT, 6:30P-7:00A at Baptist Health South Florida a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $69k–$89k | Respiratory Therapy median $78k (middle half $75k–$82k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 286 active | 3,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 33% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 749 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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