Respiratory Therapist | Respiratory Care | $15k Sign On + Relo

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are & What We Do

Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Primary Stroke Center
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care

Pediatric Intensive Care

The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Job Summary:
  • To administer general respiratory care modalities in all areas, excluding NICU, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Function independently in PICU and all adult intensive care areas.
  • Implement and monitor therapeutic modalities per physician's orders.
  • Provide on call staffing for department needs.
  • Develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills, and knowledge base while preparing for the next level, Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.
  • Reports: Respiratory Care Lead
  • Supervises: None

What You’LL Need to Apply

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Required Experience

None

Required Certification/License/Registry

Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care and possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

  • Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will administer general respiratory care modalities across various hospital departments, excluding the NICU. They are responsible for implementing and monitoring therapeutic modalities per physician orders while functioning independently in intensive care areas.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Florida. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with NRP preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Relocation assistance
16% this job
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,927 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Tallahassee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,470/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tallahassee, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare logo

About Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Tallahassee, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)
Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
Sign-on bonus $15,000
Transition allowance