Respiratory Therapist | Ped/Neonatal/Adult Critical Care | $15k Sign-On + Relo
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Job Description
Who We Are & What We Do
Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
Pediatric Intensive Care
The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
How You'll Make an Impact
Job Summary:
To administer general respiratory care modalities in non-critical and function independently in all adult/pediatric/neonatal intensive care areas (which include MSICU, CVSICU, VNICU, CICU, PICU, NICU AND THE EMERGENCY CENTER) in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Implement and monitor all therapeutic modalities per physician’s orders.
- Function as an Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric Code Captain.
Develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills, and a knowledge base with in these area of respiratory care.
Competent to perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.
Attend neonatal deliveries, intubation of infants and pediatrics patients, function in high risk situations in a delivery room, and provide ground transports of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients to and from TMH.
- Provide on call staffing for department needs.
- Reports: Respiratory Care Lead
- Supervises: None
What You’LL Need to Apply
Required Education
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Required Experience
Minimum: 3 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult patient population. Validation of competencies for Respiratory Neonatal Pediatric Critical Care.
Required Certification/License/Registry
Minimum: Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care AND Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) AND Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) AND Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.
Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
Key Responsibilities
Administer respiratory care modalities and function independently in all adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units. Attend neonatal deliveries, perform intubations, and provide ground transport for patients to and from the hospital.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a minimum of 3 years of experience as an RRT in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. Must hold current Florida licensure and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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