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Baptist Health
Montgomery, Alabama

Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

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 baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal shall be responsible to perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system.

This individual will be responsible for pediatric and neonatal therapeutic equipment and processes including intubation, ventilator management with conventional, as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) ventilation, Nitric Oxide and surfactant administration.

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. Education/Experience: Degree in Respiratory Care required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, and/or pulmonary function testing required.

Licensure/Certification: Active ASBRT LRT required, active NBRC RRT required, BLS required, additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned. Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.

Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Primary

  • Location: Baptist Medical Center East Job: Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal
  • Job Type: PRN-PRN
  • Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the treatment, diagnostic evaluation, and care of pediatric and neonatal patients with pulmonary abnormalities. Duties include managing advanced ventilation equipment and assisting in high-risk deliveries and regional transport.

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

Key Skills

High-Frequency Oscillatory VentilationNitric Oxide AdministrationInterpersonal Skills

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (respiratory therapy)ranked against 51 Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapist median $115k (middle half $102k–$139k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Alabama93 active4,100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (51 Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 51 active Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
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$35.94-$55.43/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 51 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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