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RHA Health Services
La Grange, North Carolina

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nigth Shift

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32+/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are hiring for: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nigth Shift Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Bear Creek - Children & Adults Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $32+ (depending on role and experience) Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts; 7Pm - 7Am

We are seeking passionate Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who are committed to caring for pediatric patients and adults, primarily those with tracheostomies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards. Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users’ respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.

Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use. Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.

Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, and train staff on proper administration when applicable. Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.

Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality. Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.

Support workers’ compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management. Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e. g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed. Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies. May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required) Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus Other Duties: Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.

Performs additional responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Regularly required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.

Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries.

(OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.

Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do.

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education.

RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives.

We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory therapy services to pediatric and adult patients, primarily those with tracheostomies, in accordance with physician orders. Responsibilities include assessing respiratory needs, maintaining medical records, and providing training to staff and families.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in North Carolina. A minimum of two years of experience is preferred, particularly with IDD populations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Tracheostomy CarePediatric CareAdult CarePatient AssessmentMedical DocumentationMedication AdministrationHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in La Grange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Median resident rent
$735/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Payactiv early wage access
Employee perks and discount program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs
Free CPR and job-specific training