Respiratory Therapist - FT
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
Responsible for providing care which includes the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the Cardiopulmonary system.
Job Description
Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Experience: Prefer one year of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
Licenses/Certificates: Must have current Tennessee State licensure for a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Certified in CPR. NRP PALS and
ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Full-Time Benefits
- 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- ICHRA for health insurance
- Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
Assess, treat, manage, and evaluate patients with deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Provide respiratory care as part of the healthcare team.
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program and hold current Tennessee licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Hospital or medically related experience is preferred; CPR certification is required, and NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - FT at Vitruvian Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 4,000 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 4,000 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $73k (middle half $71k–$79k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee | 126 active | 3,977 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 48% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,233 in the last 30 days | 754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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