Registered Respiratory Therapist -Part Time 2 Days per week
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Job Description
NHC Healthcare Oakwood
Respiratory Therapist – PRN
NHC HealthCare Oakwood | Lewisburg, TN
Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
Schedule: 2 Days per Week | Up to 16 Hours Weekly
Join Our Team at NHC Healthcare Oakwood!
NHC HealthCare Oakwood is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis!
This opportunity is ideal for a respiratory care professional looking for a flexible, part-time schedule while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
At NHC, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment built on teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established standards of care.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' respiratory status and treatment progress.
- Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support individualized patient care.
- Ensure compliance with patient rights, center policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and follow appropriate safety and infection control procedures.
Qualifications
- Current state licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Strong technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.
- Strong attention to detail, patience, and professionalism.
- Genuine compassion for elderly and disabled individuals in a long-term care setting.
- Commitment to patient rights, safety, and quality care.
Benefits & Perks
NHC offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits and perks may include:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Same-Day Pay Option
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Earned Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Contributions
- Uniforms
- Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Benefits eligibility may vary based on position, PRN employment status, location, and applicable plan requirements.
Why NHC?
At NHC, we believe in creating an environment of encouragement, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Our Partners are committed not only to the health and well-being of our patients but also to the communities we serve.
Join a team where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and compassionate care comes first.
If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist seeking a rewarding PRN opportunity with a leader in senior care, we encourage you to apply today!
NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist will assess and monitor patients' respiratory status while administering prescribed treatments and therapies. They will also collaborate with the nursing staff to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with facility policies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 47 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 57% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $74k (middle half $62k–$105k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee | 126 active | 4,017 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 57% no call · 47% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,278 in the last 30 days | 802 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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