Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapy position at Southcoast Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Southcoast Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $69k to $109k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $52 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Key skills and qualifications: Chest Physical Therapy, Sputum Induction, Breathing Exercises, Medication Delivery, Fit Testing, Tuberculosis Testing, Blood Sampling And Analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist administers and monitors Respiratory Care Services based on physician orders, performing duties such as Chest Physical Therapy, medication delivery, and various testing procedures. Responsibilities also include managing mechanical ventilation, assisting with bronchoscopy, a...

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Comprehensive benefits, Generous Earned Time Off, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition assistance, Federal Loan Forgiveness programs, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.