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West Boca Raton, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Per Diem, Rotate

To use sound knowledge and proficiency in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders for inpatients and outpatients of all ages with various types of media, i. e., Oxygen and other Therapeutic Gases and Aerosol Inhalation, Holter set-up, Pulmonary Function Test, all related Respiratory Care Equipment, Mechanical Ventilation, Blood Gas Sampling/Analysis and all other aspects of respiratory therapeutic treatments.

Embark on a rewarding career with West Boca Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At West Boca Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years.

WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County.

Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert treatment for cardiopulmonary disorders in inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Manage respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and therapeutic gas administration.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing. Must hold a Florida state license and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary TreatmentOxygen TherapyNICU CareNRP Certification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education
Health savings accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program