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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $10,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Up to $10,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

Full Time Days

Position Summary

Knowledgeable and proficient in the delivery of Respiratory Care Services in all clinical settings. Employee must demonstrate clinical assessment skills and diagnostic testing skills. Employee must be capable of taking charge of the shift and work independently with minimal supervision.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Palm Beach Gardens 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: Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital.

It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the areas leaders in cardiac care.

PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist must be knowledgeable and proficient in delivering Respiratory Care Services across all clinical settings, demonstrating strong clinical assessment and diagnostic testing skills. This role requires the ability to take charge of shifts and operate independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Florida License and hold current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, all approved by the AHA. The position requires proficiency in respiratory care delivery and independent clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Shift ManagementAdvanced Technology UtilizationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS 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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

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

Living in Palm Beach Gardens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$697k
Typical market rent
$2,814/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
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
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program