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

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AU Medical Center
Augusta, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsFull-Time
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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

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory carePatient care planningCritical care proceduresArtificial airway managementPoint of care testingPatient educationClinical documentationRapid responseResuscitationInfection preventionPatient transportEvidence-based medicinePharmacologyQuality improvementTeam leadership

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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About AU Medical Center

Medical Practices
Augusta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellstar Total Rewards program
Wellness benefits
Competitive pay
Future planning benefits
Employee joy and engagement programs