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Ascension
Pensacola, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to determine appropriate treatment types and frequencies, developing individualized respiratory care plans based on clinical diagnoses.

Administer advanced respiratory modalities, manage therapeutic equipment, and implement prescribed patient care plans while continuously monitoring clinical progress.

Monitor, record, and communicate changes in patient condition to the interprofessional healthcare team, assessing treatment efficacy and medication administration based on patient outcomes.

Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory conditions, home management strategies, and available community support groups or resources.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. minimum 5 years clinical experience pulmonary rehab experience

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans. Monitor patient progress, manage therapeutic equipment, and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and home management.

Requirements

Requires a Florida Board of Respiratory Care credential and BLS certification. Candidates must have at least 5 years of clinical experience, specifically in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentClinical monitoringPatient educationTherapeutic equipment management

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

8
<$95k
9
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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
+ 29 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 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Pensacola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$260k
Typical market rent
$1,657/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources