No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$88k (median of 7 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active roles in this specialty
Respiratory Care Therapist
About the Role
PRN respiratory therapist, 1st shift. Hospital-based in Corbin, KY. No nights.
Join Baptist Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, 1st Shift in Corbin, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Preventive Plan
- Retirement Plans
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases, providing both invasive and non-invasive ventilator support. They respond to emergencies such as code blues and perform various diagnostic tests including pulmonary and cardiac studies.
Requirements
An Associate degree in Respiratory Care and RRT certification are required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a state license and obtain BLS and NRP certifications within specified timeframes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Respiratory Care Therapist position at Baptist Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Kentucky, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 65 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky 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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