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Baptist Health South Florida
South Miami, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist 1 (CRT or RRT), Respiratory Therapy, Per Diem, Varies

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$33.75-$43.88/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.

Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

  • Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
  • Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
  • A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
  • And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

An individual who provides direct patient care utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, procedures, protocols to ensure quality and appropriate care for all ages in Baptist Health and effectively communicate with all team members. Understands and has knowledge of respiratory medications effects and side effects. Estimated pay range for this position is $33.75 - $43.88 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees

High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Additional Qualifications

  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card/ CPR Card.
  • ACLS, PALS required per department standards.
  • Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required

EOE, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct patient care by utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, and protocols for patients of all ages. They are also responsible for effectively communicating with the healthcare team and monitoring the effects of respiratory medications.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMedication administrationClinical communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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<$85k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%
Relocation assistance
4%

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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 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in South Miami

Median resident rent
$1,764/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Baptist Health South Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career growth and development opportunities
Comprehensive health and wellness resources
Wellness program that can eliminate medical plan deductible
Tuition reimbursement
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (26 years)