Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time, Part-Time, PRN

Listed compensation

$49/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Are you passionate about helping people breathe easier and live better? We’re looking for a skilled and caring Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide respiratory care to residents in our skilled nursing facilities, following clinical guidelines and working closely with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality treatment. Rates up to $49.00 based on experience and schedule.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Develop and implement respiratory therapy treatment plans
  • Administer inhalants, operate ventilators, and manage therapeutic gas systems
  • Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as needed
  • Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises
  • Collaborate on discharge planning with physicians, nurses, and social workers

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an NBRC-accredited program
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Valid Ohio license and Basic Life Support certification
  • At least 1 year of experience (long-term care and ventilator experience preferred)

Perks & Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match through Fidelity
  • Daily Pay: Get up to 50% of your earnings the next day
  • Flexible shifts: full-time, part-time, PRN
  • Orchard Villa – Rooted in the Community

Rooted in the Community

Orchard Villa is deeply connected to the Oregon, Ohio community. We’re proud to serve our neighbors with compassion and dedication, building trust one resident at a time. Join a team that’s committed to care and community.

Our Mission

“Our Family Caring for Yours” means treating every team member like family. We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

What We Offer Employees

A Strong Sense of Purpose and Community

  • Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice
  • Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning

We See You as a Whole Person

Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We’re committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, national orientation, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will develop and implement treatment plans, including the operation of ventilators and administration of inhalants. They will also monitor patient responses and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an NBRC-accredited program and hold a valid CRT or RRT certification. A valid Ohio license and at least one year of experience are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Ventilator operationInhalant administrationTherapeutic gas managementPatient monitoringClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 3,991 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$102kRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $73k–$87k)82 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Ohio258 active3,998 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,991 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
7
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Legacy Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Parma, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
Career advancement opportunities
401(k) with company match through Fidelity
Daily Pay
Flexible shifts

Living in Oregon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,592/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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