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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 55 active roles in this specialty
Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
PRN pediatric/neonatal respiratory therapy. First shift. Montgomery, AL. Ventilator management. High-risk deliveries. Flexible as-needed schedule.
Join Baptist Health as a Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist in Montgomery, Alabama. Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.
Key Responsibilities
- The Respiratory Therapist may assist in high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport.
- This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with Baptist Health in Montgomery, Alabama.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Respiratory Care, active ASBRT LRT and NBRC RRT certifications, and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist or in pulmonary function testing is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
In Alabama, Respiratory Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 100 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (4,008 listings).
Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist at Baptist Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 55 active Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
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