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Lifepoint Health
Wytheville, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Your experience matters, Wythe County Community 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

  • Examines patients with breathing related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
  • Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient.
  • Performs physiotherapy and other treatments.
  • Teaches patients to use medication.

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 — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for Applicants should be Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the VA Board of Health Professions and in good standing with the board.

Additional Requirements Include

  • Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
  • ACLS and PALS are required within 90 days of hire.
  • 1 year of hospital-based experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
  • NRP within 6 months of hire.

More About Wythe County Community Hospital

WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.

EEOC Statement

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will examine patients with breathing-related conditions, conduct diagnostic testing, and consult with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. This role also involves performing physiotherapy and teaching patients how to use their medication effectively.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the VA Board of Health Professions and maintain good standing, requiring Basic Life Support certification upon hire. Additional requirements include obtaining ACLS and PALS within 90 days, and NRP within six months, with one year of hospital-based experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient Education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

9
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Wytheville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Median resident rent
$760/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Professional development opportunities