Registered Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapy position at CHI Memorial Chattanooga 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.

CHI Memorial Chattanooga lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $87k annually.

This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Ventilator management, Nebulizer treatments, Oxygen therapy, Patient assessment, Critical thinking, Endotracheal tube insertion, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and nebulizer treatments. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and performing clinical procedures like endotracheal tube insertion.