Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Listed compensation
$40-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT) at Banyan Pulmonary Services
This isn’t your typical RT job.
Better Than Competitive Pay
Referral Bonuses
Bring your favorite coworkers with you.
For nearly 30 years, respiratory therapy has been missing from long-term care.
We’re bringing it back.
This is a chance to step into a new model of care — where you’re not just treating symptoms, you’re owning outcomes.
You’ll work with the same residents every day, track their progress, and build real relationships — not just pass through like in a hospital.
If you’ve ever wanted to actually see your impact… this is it.
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on respiratory care (nebs, assessments, airway clearance, etc.)
- Track progress and adjust care plans
- Work directly with nursing + physicians to improve outcomes
- Be the respiratory expert in the building
What You Need
- Active RT license (RRT or CRT)
- BLS (ACLS if working with vents — can get after hire)
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Why Banyan
- Consistent patients — actually see improvement over time
- Autonomy — you’re the respiratory lead in the building
- Support — we handle the backend so you can focus on care
- Growth — help build something new in post-acute care
- The Bottom Line
- This isn’t a hospital grind.
- This is relationship-based care with real outcomes.
- If you want to change how respiratory care is delivered — apply.
Qualifications
Regulatory Requirements
- Current state and national Respiratory Therapist licensure in good standing.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working with residents in ventilator units (or obtain within six months of hire).
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of general clinical services and respiratory care practices.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
- Ability to handle complex or difficult situations professionally.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical standards in patient care.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Position requires walking for approximately 10–12 hours per day.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and manual handling of equipment.
- Work performed under varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required to meet operational needs.
- Ability to tolerate high-pressure and fast-paced clinical environments.
- Requires talking, hearing, seeing, and fine motor coordination for patient care and equipment management.
- Core Competencies
- Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care
- Patient-Centered Care and Empathy
- Equipment Management and Safety
- Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- Education, Training, and Mentorship
- Communication and Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Mission Statement
At Banyan Pulmonary Services, our mission is to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose—ensuring that every life we touch breathes easier.
Core Values
We Are Guided by Unwavering Values
Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards—clinically, operationally, and ethically.
Kindness & Respect: These are not optional—they are foundational. We live by the Golden Rule in every interaction.
- Integrity: We practice what we preach, championing compliance, ethics, and transparency.
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo, continuously elevating care through forward-thinking solutions.
- Advocacy: We are bold voices for our residents’ rights—ensuring access to the care they deserve.
Through these pillars (AKIAA), we build collaborative partnerships, empower our teams, and transform post-acute respiratory care into a model of excellence.
One Breath, One Team, One Act of Kindness at a Time
BPS is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on respiratory care including nebulizer treatments, assessments, and airway clearance for residents in a long-term care setting. Collaborate directly with nursing and physician teams to track patient progress, adjust care plans, and improve clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$87k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $78k–$96k)577 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in South Carolina | 89 active | 3,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,281 in the last 30 days | 731 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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