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Resp Therapist | Part Time | Days | ED Kanapaha

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician�s orders/approved protocols, with consideration given to the age of the patient.

The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.

The clinical work includes: � Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation. � Emergency care. � Assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations. � Monitoring physiological responses to therapy. � Educating patients and their families about their conditions. � Teaching appropriate disease management techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of accredited associate's degree respiratory program.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care, including managing mechanical ventilation and assisting with emergency procedures like intubations. They also monitor physiological responses to therapy and educate patients and their families on disease management.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyIntubationPatient monitoringPatient educationClinical assessment

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% 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).

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (respiratory therapy)ranked against 43 Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapist median $73k (middle half $70k–$80k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Florida304 active4,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapist pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (43 Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 20 employers
9
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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