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Delray Beach, Florida

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Per Diem, Nights

Under the on-site supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, this position is responsible for the skilled and competent delivery of Respiratory Care Services ordered by a physician in accordance with established protocols set by the facility or other health care provider in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the Cardiopulmonary system.

These services may include but are not limited to:  initiation and monitoring of patients receiving continuous mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation to include BI-PAP, CPAP therapy, delivery of prescribed oxygen and aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry for oxygen titration, and administration and monitoring of all respiratory and therapeutic modalities which include aerosolized medications, sputum inductions, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas sampling and analyses. CRT may function in critical care areas, once competency has been demonstrated.

Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery.

Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of respiratory care services, including the management of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities. The role involves diagnostic evaluations and the administration of therapeutic modalities under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

Requires a current Florida State CRT License, NBRC certification, and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications. Candidates should have at least one year of training in an approved Respiratory Care Program, though new graduates will be trained.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Respiratory Therapist at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,674 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

5
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
CME allowance
13% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#4

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy

Living in Delray Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$595k
Typical market rent
$2,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program