Respiratory Therapist, Certified (CRT)
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Job Description
Certified Respiratory Therapist- Inpatient Rehab Facility
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital- Madison, MS
Full-Time
Your Experience Matters
At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
As a Certified Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How You'll Contribute
Delivers comprehensive respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, therapeutic modalities, mechanical ventilation management, and diagnostic testing. Monitors patient response, recognizes side effects/complications, communicates findings to the care team, and ensures safe, evidence-based practice in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
Essential Functions
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for and address potential side effects.
- Administer ordered respiratory therapy treatments; understand indications, dosing parameters, and possible adverse effects.
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators; perform associated critical-care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
- Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.
- Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care and optimize outcomes. Ensures accurate, timely documentation in the medical record and adheres to infection prevention and patient safety practices.
Maintains equipment readiness; follows department policies, competency requirements, and quality improvement activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education: Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure: Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
Certifications
Current CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS per unit requirements or preferred).
Experience
Three (3)+ years of cardiopulmonary/respiratory care experience highly preferred.
Skills
Mechanical ventilation and airway management; oxygen/therapeutic modalities; ABG sampling and analysis; EKG acquisition and workflow; pain assessment/communication; EMR documentation; teamwork and time management.
Why Choose Us
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Connect with our Allied Health Recruiter!
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Traci.Earnhart@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net].
About Us
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is a brand new 40-bed bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Madison, Mississippi. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Respiratory Therapist delivers comprehensive respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation management, and diagnostic testing. They also monitor patient responses, perform critical-care duties, and collaborate with the care team to ensure evidence-based practice.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy and hold a current state Respiratory Therapist license. A minimum of three years of cardiopulmonary or respiratory care experience is highly preferred, along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $65k–$110k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Mississippi | 42 active | 3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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