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Galax, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$25.89-$34.96/hr

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- PRN

Your experience matters, Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Are you a passionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking to make a difference in people's lives? We invite you to join our friendly and supportive team at Twin County Regional Hospital, where we value the health and well-being of our patients above all else.

How you’ll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who excels in this role:

  • Responsible for providing routine and emergency cardiopulmonary care modalities to inpatients and outpatients of all ages based on physician orders and established protocols.
  • Obtained or registry eligible for RRT certification through NBRC.
  • Responsible for providing routine and emergency cardiopulmonary care modalities to inpatients and outpatients of all ages based on physician orders and established protocols.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for: Applicants should have a current VA license. Additional

requirements include:

  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • ACLS, ASLS and PALS preferred.

More About Twin County Regional Healthcare

TCRH is a 141-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Twin County community for over 52 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A, Meaningful User of Technology-Recognized by CMS, Gold Standard for Stroke by American Heart Association and Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.

Hourly range: $25.89 - $34.96 per hour

EEOC Statement

Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCRH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing routine and emergency cardiopulmonary care to inpatients and outpatients of all ages. They must perform these duties based on physician orders and established clinical protocols.

Requirements

Applicants must hold or be eligible for RRT certification through the NBRC and possess a current Virginia license. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire, with ACLS, ASLS, and PALS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyEmergency careInpatient careOutpatient care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
28%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6%

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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 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Galax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Median resident rent
$743/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities