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Jackson, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist with $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Pay as listed: $68,640 - $74,880/year · Jackson, Tennessee.

Listed compensation

$69K–$75K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Northbrooke Post-Acute, a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is located in Jackson, Tennessee servicing patients with wound care, rehabilitation and skilled services. Our focus is to provide the utmost quality of care to all of our patients while maintaining a compliant and welcoming environment. We are a passionate team who truly care for the well-being of our residents, family members and staff.

Kick start your full time career with us and receive a $3,000 sign on bonus.

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

In this capacity, the Respiratory Therapist is expected to practice safe and ethical care within their designated scope of practice, as defined by the State Regulatory Agency, and under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head.

It is essential for the Respiratory Therapist to be aware of their own limitations and to proactively seek advice and assistance when necessary.

  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments as prescribed by physicians
  • Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatments
  • Maintain and operate respiratory equipment safely and efficiently
  • Educate residents and families on breathing techniques and equipment use
  • Document all treatments and resident progress accurately

Qualifications

  • Current Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)
  • CPR certification
  • Experience in long-term care or similar setting preferred
  • Strong communication and clinical skills

For Full Time, What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while administering prescribed respiratory treatments. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, operating equipment, and educating residents and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCardiopulmonary CarePatient MonitoringEquipment OperationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist with $3,000 Sign-on Bonus! at Links Healthcare 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 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution13 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,421/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
Accident Insurance
Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off
Paid orientation and training