Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist South

Baptist Health System

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Jacksonville, FloridaFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Baptist Health System, Inc. as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Baptist South in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be responsible for: Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders Administering respiratory therapies Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation Education & Credential Requirements: Education/Degree Required: Certificate Degree Preferred: Associate of Science If you are interested in this full-time day shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.

provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

develop and implement individualized treatment plans Providing patient education and support on proper breat.

Requirements

time day shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda. cervantes@bmcjax. com. Primary Location: South

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Baptist Health System, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentMechanical VentilationPulmonary Function TestsPatient EducationDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist South at Baptist Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Baptist Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Pulmonary Function Tests, Patient Education, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders. Key duties include managing mechanical ventilators, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans.

Benefits package: Full benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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