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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

This person will be responsible for performing respiratory treatment modalities in conformance with established policies and procedures. Communicates appropriate information so that continuity of care can be provided.

Employment Type: Part-time day shift (7am-7:30pm)

Schedule: 12 hour day shifts, every third weekend, rotating holidays.

As an RRT, you will:

Performs respiratory treatment modalities in conformance with established policies and procedures. Communicates appropriate information so that continuity of care can be provided.

Delivers and delegates respiratory care to both inpatients and outpatients that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgement.

Charts precise and specific observations via Focus Charting, patient assessments, and completes all forms accurately and timely. (Flow sheets, e-MARs)

Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidiscipline approach to facilitate delivery of Care.

Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflect this in patient care and documentation and team conference.

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
  • Registered through NBRC
  • Licensed in the state of PA or valid temporary license and Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Certified in BLS.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.

  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
  • Discounted on-site childcare through onsite Bright Horizons.
  • Referral Rewards Program

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs.

Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology.

With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory treatment modalities and delivering care to both inpatients and outpatients. They must maintain accurate documentation, including patient assessments and flow sheets, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a high school graduate and have completed an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. They are required to be registered through the NBRC, hold a valid Pennsylvania license, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,000 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $78k–$95k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Pennsylvania194 active3,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,233 in the last 30 days754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,000 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
14
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

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$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

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+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Mental Health
PTO
403b
Education Assistance
Pet Insurance

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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