Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$41.81-$47.79/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.
We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist will need to have excellent communication skills as well as interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of people of all ages.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($) to welcome you to our team. We have also increased our rates. We recognize and value exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Contact Leanne Francis, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, lmfrancis@mgb.org
Join in our mission and work where YOU belong!
Qualifications
Preferred Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital.
Required associate's degree in science from an A.M.A approved school of Respiratory Care. R.R.T.
- Requires a Current /Valid Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist, RRT.
- New Graduates welcome to apply and inquire about our New Hire Residency.
- Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Pay Range
- $41.81 - $47.79/Hourly
- Grade
- 5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.
The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.
These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will provide exceptional patient care and interact effectively with a diverse group of people. They are expected to contribute to high-performing teams to support the organization's mission in research, teaching, and community service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $87k–$99k | Respiratory Therapy median $98k (middle half $89k–$105k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 78 active | 3,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 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 |
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