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

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Baptist Health
Corbin, Kentucky

Respiratory Care Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago

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

BLS (preferred)NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory CareMechanical VentilationPatient AssessmentAirway ManagementIntubationArterial LinesBronchoscopyPulmonary TestingCardiac TestingBlood Gas AnalysisOximetry TestingPatient EducationEmergency ResponseEquipment TroubleshootingClinical Documentation

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 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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About Baptist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Preventive Plan
Retirement Plans