No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$78k (median of 17 jobs)

Respiratory Therapist - Ambulatory Clinic

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time
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About the Role

Respiratory Therapist in ambulatory clinic at Tampa General Hospital. Tampa, FL.

Join Tampa General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Ambulatory Clinic in Tampa, Florida.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician orders. They are responsible for managing life support systems, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide integrated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in a related field and possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the Florida Department of Health. Additionally, current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilationCritical care managementPulmonary diagnosticsPatient assessmentCare planningPatient educationMedical gas administrationAerosol therapyHumidificationBronchopulmonary drainagePulmonary rehabilitationCardiopulmonary resuscitationAirway maintenanceElectronic medical records

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Florida, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$79k across 267 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Florida's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Florida ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Tampa, FL
5,001-10,000 employees