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Lifepoint Health
Paris, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist (CRT)PRN, Acute

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Schedule: PRN | As Needed |

Your Experience Matters

Centerpoint Health—Paris is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Centerpoint Health—Paris places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you’ll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who excels in this role:

  • Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
  • Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.
  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.

  • Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per care plan.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
  • Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance.
  • Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
  • Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
  • Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
  • Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
  • Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
  • Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Free Parking on site

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current associate’s degree in respiratory therapy.

Additional Requirements Include

  • License: /Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice;

BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net [morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net]

More About Centerpoint Health—Paris

Centerpoint Health—Paris is a 58- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Paris community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The joint Commission

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health—Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Paris is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist examines patients with breathing conditions, conducts diagnostic tests, and implements treatment plans in consultation with physicians. They are also responsible for responding to emergency calls, educating patients on respiratory health, and maintaining medical equipment.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current associate's degree in respiratory therapy and a valid CRT or RRT license in the state of practice. BCLS certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationBlood Gas AnalysisPulmonary Function TestsEKGEmergency ResponsePatient AssessmentEquipment CalibrationSterilizationClinical Monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (CRT)PRN, Acute at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $113k (middle half $86k–$225k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee129 active3,932 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,263 in the last 30 days749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,919 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits for full-time and part-time employees
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave and paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Living in Paris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,100/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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