Pays $32.27-$50.02/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$94k (23 jobs)
About the Role
Respiratory Therapist at MetroWest Medical Center. Up to $20K sign-on bonus. Full-time. Framingham, MA.
Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Respiratory Therapist – $20K Sign-On Bonus in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.27 - $50.02/hour.
- Signing bonus: $20,000.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist performs all aspects of respiratory care and diagnostic testing for the cardio-pulmonary system. They are also responsible for maintaining quality control on respiratory equipment, including blood gas analyzers.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited respiratory care program and hold RCP or equivalent state licensure. Required certifications include CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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