Respiratory Therapist- PFT Lab

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist- PFT Lab at Sentara Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Respiratory Therapy position at Sentara Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Stated compensation: up to $10,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Hampton, Virginia.

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, PFT lab, Pulmonary function testing, RRT, CRT, BLS, Patient care, Diagnostic testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will perform pulmonary function testing and provide specialized respiratory care within the PFT Lab at Sentara CarePlex Hospital. The role involves working in an acute care setting to support advanced diagnostic and surgical programs.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000, Paid Time Off and Sick Leave, Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave, Emergency Backup Care, Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans, Life Insurance, 401k/403B with Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.