No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$80k (median of 10 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Day shift acute care respiratory therapy. Workgroup leader and unit coordinator role. Augusta, GA.
Join Wellstar Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Acute Care in Augusta, Georgia, United States. How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
Benefits & Compensation
- Wellstar Total Rewards program
- Wellness benefits
- Competitive pay
- Future planning benefits
- Employee joy and engagement programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Wellstar Health System in Augusta, Georgia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care, managing patient care plans, and serving as a unit coordinator. They also participate in emergency response teams and provide clinical education to staff and patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess active certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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