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Performance Home Medical
Camden, New Jersey

Respiratory Therapist - Camden, New Jersey (53360)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Camden - Camden, NJ 08104
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $36.00 - $42.00 Hourly
  • Job Category: Health Care

At Performance Home Medical, we’ve been at the forefront of providing top-quality respiratory products and services since 1995. Our mission is simple: patients come first.

By combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate clinical support, we help individuals take control of their health, improving both their quality of life and long-term outcomes. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to join our growing healthcare team.

As a Respiratory Therapist and valued member of our Clinical Team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll enjoy a consistent standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with an occasional on-call rotation. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care while maintaining a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

You will also be supported by a collaborative, patient-focused team environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care. In this role, you’ll be more than just a clinician—you’ll be a trusted partner in patient care, helping individuals and caregivers navigate their respiratory needs with confidence and ease.

Why Choose Us? Supportive & Positive Work Culture – Join a fun, performance-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Training – We invest in your success with hands-on training and ongoing support.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Your expertise will directly enhance patients' well-being and independence. Job descriptions and needs would entail but are not limited to: Educate, support, and empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on respiratory therapies and equipment management.

Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and instruct on a variety of medical devices, including: CPAP/Bi-level therapy Home ventilators Cough Assist devices Oscillation vests Conduct home and hospital visits to assess patient needs and provide follow-up care.

Ensure proper functionality of equipment through inspection and testing. Complete thorough and timely documentation to maintain compliance and patient records.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Must hold an active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of New Jersey, in accordance with state regulatory requirements. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for home and hospital visits. Passion for patient care and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

Educate and support patients and caregivers on respiratory therapies and the management of medical equipment. Conduct home and hospital visits to assess patient needs and ensure the proper functionality of respiratory devices.

Requirements

Must hold a CRT or RRT certification and an active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of New Jersey. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required for patient visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationEquipment TroubleshootingPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationRespiratory Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Camden, New Jersey (53360) at Performance Home Medical a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,904 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Performance Home Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive work culture
Hands-on training
Ongoing support

Living in Camden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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