Respiratory Therapist, Certified
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Job Description
Facility Name: North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Your Experience Matters
North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a 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
A Respiratory Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
- Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
- Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
- Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
- Other duties as assigned
Why join us...
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- 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.
What We’re Looking For…
- Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred.
EEOC Statement
“North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory treatments, monitor mechanical ventilators, and perform critical care duties such as airway management. They are also responsible for documenting patient data, performing EKGs, and educating patients and their families on care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure and be a graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. A current CPR/BLS certification is required, and three or more years of experience in cardiopulmonary services is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 44% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $75k–$81k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 283 active | 3,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment305 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,244 in the last 30 days | 723 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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