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Vitruvian Health
Cleveland, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist - Part time (Days)

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

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.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy/Care Program

Experience: Prefer one year of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a current Tennessee State licensure with ABG endorsement. Certified in BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional respiratory therapy services to patients within the healthcare system. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold current Tennessee State licensure with ABG endorsement. Candidates are expected to obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$115k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee114 active3,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,921 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cleveland, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.