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Reg Respiratory Therapist- Casual- Adena Fayette

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Job Description

Cardiopulmonary- Adena Fayette- Casual

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care.

These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Salary: Hourly rate based on years of registration
  • Work Life Balance: Casual - Scheduled 1 day week. - Wednesdays 7P-7A
  • Location/Department: Adena Fayette - Cardiopulmonary Department

Why Adena?

  • Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
  • Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
  • Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
  • Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
  • Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and

interests through:

  • Emerging leader and leadership development programs
  • Tuition assistance and education support
  • Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
  • Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic modalities to all age groups. The practitioner provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other team members, the physician, and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes.

This position acts as a liaison with other clinical departments. The individual provides clinical leadership throughout the system. The incumbent has access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with other team members, directors and physicians.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist works under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager, with the exception to cardiopulmonary rehab services.

Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree: Associates Degree Major/Area of Concentration: Respiratory Therapy Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and Registered by the (NBRC) National Board for Respiratory Care.

BLS Certification ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support and NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days. Exception: Therapists hired into the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department are excluded from ACLS, PALS and NRP.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Course required within 30 days of hire, then annual competency for caregivers in the Cardiac Rehab Services Department.

Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience in critical care, emergency, and diagnostic. respiratory care procedures.

Why Caregivers Stay?

  • Fair, reliable compensation
  • Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
  • Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
  • PTO that grows with tenure
  • Smaller teams = faster visibility

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your community is at the heart of what you do — we’d love to connect.

Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic care to patients of all age groups. They work collaboratively with the clinical team and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes while providing clinical leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board. Registration by the NBRC is required, along with various life support certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic proceduresPharmacologic modalities

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 63% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs

2
<$100k
4
$100k-105k
3
$105k-110k
1
$115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Relocation assistance
15%
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,773 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Washington Court House

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,100/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adena Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chillicothe, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
PTO that grows with tenure
Tuition assistance and education support
Emerging leader and leadership development programs
Skill-building and lateral career opportunities