Registerered Respiratory Therapist-Full-Time
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Erlanger Health System as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – $5K Sign-On, Critical Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide respiratory care with an emphasis on critical care and general floor assessment for patients ranging from school-age to older adults. They are also responsible for participating in quality improvement initiatives, precepting new employees, and assisting with clinical research and student training.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or equivalent and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a Tennessee state license. At least one year of clinical experience and current AHA BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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