Respiratory Therapist I
Listed compensation
$34.79-$56.37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Title
Respiratory Therapist I
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
Across all levels the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of his / her assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of respiratory care.
Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education
Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required.
Experience
Under one year of experience is required.
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
- BLS certification required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing direct and indirect total respiratory care to assigned patients. This includes interpreting clinical data and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver care according to hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy and be licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Required certifications include Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and BLS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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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