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Lincare
Johnson City, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Lincare as a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse – Home Healthcare in Johnson City, Tennessee, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee discounts

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Lincare as a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse – Home Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for the professional setup and technical assistance of respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP units in patient homes. They also perform patient assessments, provide education, and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state license or certification as a respiratory therapist, nurse, or other authorized clinician. A valid driver's license and the use of a personal vehicle are required for home visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentVentilator setupCPAP setupPatient educationOxygen equipment managementClinical documentationComputer literacyInterpersonal skillsSafety complianceOSHA regulationsDOT safety standards

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

4.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,692 active roles in this specialty

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs

5
<$100k
6
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
33%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

4.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Lincare

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Clearwater, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Employee discounts