Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Silverleaf
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Job Description
About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.
We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.
Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Job Description
*Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, if hired!
Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our free-standing Emergency Department Silverleaf. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity. We are looking to hire an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities
- Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders
- Administering respiratory therapies
- Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes
- Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:
- Certificate Required
- Associate of Science Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
- Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred
- Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred
Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required
If you are interested in this Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Baptist Silverleaf located in St. Augustine, please apply now or email amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.
Primary Location
Silverleaf - FSED Building C - 8675 St Johns Parkway
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders while managing mechanical ventilators. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. An Associate of Science degree is preferred, along with additional certifications like ACLS, PALS, or NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapist 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.
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- No nights
- On-site
Living in Sanford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $318k
- Typical market rent
- $1,836/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.4
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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