Respiratory Therapist - CMC - Carole Young - Full-Time

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Respiratory Therapist – Correctional Managed Care in Dickinson, Texas, United States. The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Respiratory Therapist – Correctional Managed Care.

Key Responsibilities

Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care by assessing patient needs and initiating respiratory care plans. Maintains respiratory equipment, performs blood gas analysis, and participates in patient rounds.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and successful passage of the NBRC exam. Must hold current CRT or RRT credentials, RCP licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory function testsPatient assessmentEquipment maintenanceCommunication skillsCardiopulmonary pathophysiologyPatient instructionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
51-200 employees