Respiratory Therapist (RT)
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Paris Regional Medical Center
Job Type:.9 FTE
Full Time | 0600-1800 |
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.
Where We Are
A small town with the views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks.
Why Choose Us
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Position Summary
Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Care Therapist
- Valid and Current State Board of Respiratory Care
EEOC Statement
Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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 Respiratory Therapist assists with the preparation and delivery of patient care within the hospital setting. They work as part of a clinical team to support respiratory health services for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Certified Respiratory Care Therapist and hold a valid, current license from the State Board of Respiratory Care. The position requires an individual capable of working in a fast-paced, acute-care hospital environment.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RT) at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,671 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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