Respiratory Therapist | Critical Care | $15k Sign-On + Relo
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Job Description
Who We Are & What We Do
Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
Pediatric Intensive Care
The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
How You'll Make an Impact
Make a difference - join our Respiratory Care team!
We pride ourselves on being the only hospital in the region to offer a variety of advanced respiratory therapies. Our highly qualified team is an integral part of the medicalstaff and play an invaluable role in the patient experience. We are the Tallahassee community’s hospital for life.
Our respiratory therapists serve patients at every moment of life -- the beginning, the end and all the moments in between. Our dynamic respiratory team is ready to provide excellent care in any situation and at any time.
Your Role in Our Mission
At TMH, our mission is to transform care, advance health and improve lives. Our Respiratory Therapy team combines expertise, cutting-edge technology and a compassionate touch to improve patients’ respiratory health and enhance their quality of life. From routine breathing treatments to critical cases requiring advanced intervention, you will be challenged to think on your feet and adapt to your patients’ needs.
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to help us continue bringing advanced respiratory care to our patients.
In accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures, a Respiratory Therapist must administer general respiratory care modalities, operate independently in all adult intensive care areas and function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population: Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal.
With an emphasis on continuing education, a therapist must develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills and knowledge base within these areas while preparing for the next level of respiratory therapy in Pediatric, Neonatal and Critical Care.
A therapist should be competent to perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.
A role in Respiratory Care requires collaboration with multiple members of a patient's care team, including the implementation and monitoring of all therapeutic modalities per physicians' orders.
A therapist must provide on call staffing for department needs.
Reports to: Respiratory Care Manager (JC: 441201)
Supervises
None
What You’LL Need to Apply
Required Education
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Preferred Experience
2 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult patient population. Validation of competencies for a Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.
Required Certification/License/Registry
Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care
Possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start.
Incentives
- We’re thankful for what you do for us. Here’s what we can do for you:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%
- Tuition Reimbursement*
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Scholarship Opportunities
- Sign-on bonus, transition allowance*
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*Restrictions may apply
Workplace Type
On-site (employees come to work in-person)
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will administer general respiratory care modalities and operate independently in all adult intensive care areas. They will also function as a Code Captain for specific patient populations and collaborate with the medical team to implement therapeutic orders.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Florida. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience in neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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.
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