No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$91k (median of 77 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active roles in this specialty
Respiratory Therapist, Athens-Limestone, FT-3rd Shift
About the Role
Full-time RT in Athens, AL. 3rd shift. Student loan reimbursement. 401k match. Tuition assistance. Work in critical care. Make a difference overnight.
Join Huntsville Hospital Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – FT 3rd Shift, Athens-Limestone in Athens, Alabama. Overview Provides respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic care to patients according to established standards and practices in critical care, general care and emergency care areas. Performs electrocardiogram and other related examinations for patients as directed.
Requirements
- Education Required: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have graduated from a CoArc accredited program.
- Current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current licensure thru the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Huntsville Hospital Health System in Athens, Alabama.
Key Responsibilities
Provides respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic care to patients across critical, general, and emergency care settings. Performs electrocardiograms and other related examinations as directed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Athens-Limestone, FT-3rd Shift at Huntsville Hospital Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
In Alabama, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 93 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
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