Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$35-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem
Position Summary
Assesses patients’ pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with physicians and nurses, and delivers respiratory care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i. e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.
Basic Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care; New Jersey Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS
Education
AAS degree in Respiratory Care, BS preferred, or current enrollment.
Experience: Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Required)
Licensure/Certification
- RRT
- NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
- BLS Certification
Special Equipment/Skills
Ventilators, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen systems, bedside bronchoscopy, rented equipment, including but not limited to The Vest (CPT vest) and The Coughlator.
Skills
- Customer-focused
- Planning and problem-solving skills
- Accountable/results-oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Integrity & respect for others
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist assesses pulmonary status and develops care plans in collaboration with medical staff. They are also responsible for delivering respiratory care and reporting safety issues or medical errors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an RRT credential, a New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS certification. An Associate degree in Respiratory Care is required, with at least one year of relevant experience.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
BoldAge PACE holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$114k | Respiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $92k–$104k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New Jersey | 94 active | 4,019 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment101 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 799 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| BoldAge PACE | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
28 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
28 jobs · 16 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
17 jobs · 16 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$37.61-$55.27/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,018 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About BoldAge PACE
Living in Lakewood
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $659k
- Typical market rent
- $2,288/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.