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Inova Health System
Falls Church, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist 1

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34.2-$55.75/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Inova Health System as a Respiratory Therapist 1 – Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus in Falls Church, Virginia, United States. Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time 36 hours per week 7:00PM to 7:00AM with weekends.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $34.20 - $55.75/hour.
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation bonus

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions and manages mechanical ventilation for patients. They are responsible for developing ventilator care plans and formulating patient care plans based on diagnostic data and physiologic profiles.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited CoArc respiratory program and hold a current Virginia RT license. Additional requirements include CRT certification and BLS certification from the AHA upon start.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilator managementWeaning mechanicsPatient diagnosticsClinical documentationCritical careHeliox administrationNitric oxide administrationChest wall oscillation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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About Inova Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus