Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Now Hiring: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Are you passionate about helping people breathe easier and live better? We’re looking for a skilled and caring Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide respiratory care to residents in our skilled nursing facilities, following clinical guidelines and working closely with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality treatment. Rates up to $49.00 based on experience and schedule.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Develop and implement respiratory therapy treatment plans
  • Administer inhalants, operate ventilators, and manage therapeutic gas systems
  • Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as needed
  • Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises
  • Collaborate on discharge planning with physicians, nurses, and social workers

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an NBRC-accredited program
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Valid Ohio license and Basic Life Support certification
  • At least 1 year of experience (long-term care and ventilator experience preferred)

Perks & Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match through Fidelity
  • Daily Pay: Get up to 50% of your earnings the next day
  • Flexible shifts: full-time, part-time, PRN
  • Orchard Villa – Rooted in the Community

Rooted in the Community

Orchard Villa is deeply connected to the Oregon, Ohio community. We’re proud to serve our neighbors with compassion and dedication, building trust one resident at a time. Join a team that’s committed to care and community.

Our Mission

“Our Family Caring for Yours” means treating every team member like family. We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

What We Offer Employees

A Strong Sense of Purpose and Community

  • Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice
  • Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning

We See You as a Whole Person

Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We’re committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, national orientation, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will develop and implement treatment plans while administering inhalants and operating ventilators for residents. They will also monitor patient responses and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an NBRC-accredited program and hold a valid Ohio license as a CRT or RRT. At least one year of experience in long-term care or ventilator support is preferred.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Ventilator operationInhalant administrationTherapeutic gas systems managementPatient monitoringClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

4
<$115k
2
$115k-125k
1
$131k
2
$135k-145k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
8
7-8
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 3,671 Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Oregon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Median resident rent
$900/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Legacy Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Parma, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
401(k) with company match through Fidelity
Daily Pay: Get up to 50% of your earnings the next day
Flexible shifts: full-time, part-time, PRN
Career advancement opportunities