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Respiratory Therapist RRT

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

$7,500 sign-on bonus. Up to $10K loan repayment. Full benefits. 401k match. RRT in Mountain Brook, AL. Solid hospital gig with real perks.

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – $7,500 Sign-On Bonus in Mountain Brook, Alabama, United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • 3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
  • Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $7,500.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation in Mountain Brook, Alabama, United States.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with required certifications including BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentVentilator ManagementAirway MaintenanceArterial Blood Gas PuncturesPulmonary TestingPharmacological AdministrationElectronic Medical RecordsInfection ControlEmergency InterventionOxygen TherapyPatient Monitoring

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Alabama, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 148 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (8,753 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Support up to $10,000
Educational Tuition Assistance
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance