Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Respiratory Therapist to work with us in our West Palm Beach location while providing exception care.
Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Built on the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we are committed to providing comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness—with empathy at the heart of everything we do.
What You Will Do
- Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and airway management treatments.
- Operate and maintain ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and other respiratory care equipment.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and make recommendations for care plan modifications
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You Will Need
- Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Continuing Education: Biannual CEU's as required by the Florida Board of Licensure
- Valid Florida State Driver's license and adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws.
It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability.
Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health.
If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact HRTalentAcquisition@EmpathHealth.org.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while administering necessary respiratory treatments. They are also responsible for operating and maintaining specialized equipment such as ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP devices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and maintain biannual continuing education credits. A valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation are also required for this role.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $81k (middle half $78k–$82k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 282 active | 3,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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