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Heinzerling Community
Columbus, Ohio

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM as a Respiratory Therapist

Heinzerling Community is seeking compassionate, dedicated Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This is more than a job, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful, lifelong relationships with the residents you support while making a lasting difference every day.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Heinzerling Community has provided exceptional care to children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit healthcare organization, we are committed to delivering person‑centered care, fostering dignity, and promoting community integration in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our mission-driven team works together to create enriching experiences and meaningful outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for overseeing respiratory care under the orders of the Medical Director. The RT is also responsible for completion of all documentation, communication, maintenance of respiratory equipment, and continuing training of staff related to respiratory needs of residents, including those receiving ventilator support.

Pay Rates & Available Shifts

The pay starts at $35.00/hour, with an additional $2.00/hour shift differential and $2.00/hour weekend shift differential.

Day or night shifts are available. Status includes full-time, part-time, or PRN.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide high quality respiratory therapy services for Heinzerling Community residents utilizing state-of-the-art patient monitoring equipment
  • Manage acute and chronic respiratory care for residents in collaboration with the Medical Director and Nursing team
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of respiratory-related policies and procedures
  • Provide training for staff who are working with residents needing respiratory assistance
  • Assesses knowledge and skills of staff who provide direct respiratory services
  • Develop respiratory-related education for staff and families and train them annually and as needed to ensure competency
  • Evaluate, track, and maintain respiratory-related equipment

Requirements

  • Valid Ohio license or permit for practicing Respiratory care
  • Chronic care and experience with ventilators preferred
  • Experience with the Developmental Disabilities population and experience with individuals with highly complex continuous needs is preferred. Must maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid

Excellent Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Retirement Plan with generous 50% employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
  • Immediate access to Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Wellness Program with on-site health screenings
  • Employee discounts through the ADP LifeSmart program

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Heinzerling Community is a substance-free workplace and does not accommodate the use of drugs or medical marijuana

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Heinzerling Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to watch our YouTube video Welcome to Heinzerling Community to learn more about our community and apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist oversees respiratory care, manages acute and chronic respiratory needs, and maintains related equipment under the Medical Director's orders. They are also responsible for documenting care, training staff on respiratory procedures, and ensuring competency in respiratory services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute respiratory careStaff trainingPolicy developmentEquipment maintenanceDevelopmental disabilities care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

3
<$115k
4
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 8 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 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Heinzerling Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Plan with 50% employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Immediate PTO
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Discounts