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Rochester, New York

Respiratory Therapist 2, Inpatient

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K - $105K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCG 214 H Compensation Range: $37.50 - $50.63 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.

Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards. Assumes an expanded role which includes but is not limited to the preceptor role, participation on committees, and performing advanced respiratory care procedures.

FT positions available, D/N, 12 hour shifts The department covers critical care units in adult services and pediatrics. Advanced practices include Nitric Oxide, ECMO Neonatal, and Pediatric Transport teams. Therapists attend daily rounds as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. We offer a competitive salary structure and benefits program.

Qualifications

New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with current registrations or may be certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care and complete registry status within first year of employment. ACLS, PALS, NRC a plus.

Registration in Respiratory Therapy plus 2-3 years related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home.

One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

Provide competent inpatient respiratory care and perform advanced procedures in adult and pediatric critical care units. Assume expanded roles including serving as a preceptor and participating in departmental committees.

Requirements

Requires a New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and 2-3 years of related work experience. ACLS, PALS, and NRC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

PreceptingNitric Oxide TherapyNeonatal CareMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist 2, Inpatient at University of Rochester 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 3,845 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (175 salary observations; 349 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,975 salary observations; 10,865 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.