Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$43/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- A Great Place to Work
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation is an affiliate of National Health Care Associates and a proud recipient of the 2025 Silver – Commitment to Quality Award given by the American Health Care Association. This nationally recognized mark of excellence and our 2026 Deficiency-Free State Survey underscore our team’s commitment to exceptional care and continuous improvement in a safe, welcoming environment.
As a Certified Great Place to Work three years in a row we think that you are going to love it here! Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the award winning, dedicated team members you work with. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 307 Plaza Drive, Dover, New Hampshire, 03820
What You'll Do
- 30 hours per week (full time) *
- $40 - $43 an hour *
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents. You will provide high-quality care to our residents with respiratory conditions.
Key Responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide appropriate treatments to residents with respiratory ailments
Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents, ensuring proper functioning and addressing any complications promptly
Administer oxygen therapy as prescribed, monitor oxygen levels, and adjust therapy as necessary to maintain optimal respiratory function
Educate residents and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure seamless communication
Respond efficiently to respiratory emergencies, providing immediate interventions and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed
If you’re passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents with respiratory conditions, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Respiratory therapist.
- What We Offer
- As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Dover team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
- Rate of Pay
- USD $40.00 - USD $43.00 /Hr.
- What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Respiratory Therapist
- Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Previous experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
- We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will conduct respiratory assessments, develop care plans, and manage ventilator-dependent residents. They will also administer oxygen therapy and coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and possess a valid state license. Previous experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$89k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)575 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | New Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New Hampshire | 25 active | 3,970 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,233 in the last 30 days | 754 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 |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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