Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

FirstHealth of the Carolinas

2 days ago

North CarolinaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. as a Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Relocation in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The department boasts excellent relationships with the medical staff, including a supportive medical director (pulmonologist), critical care physicians and hospitalists.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital offers a respiratory consult model that allows therapists to fully utilize their assessment skills and to optimize the plan of care accordingly.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred.

Clinical life safety certification requirements must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period include: ACLS, PALS and NRP.

Adult critical care experience is preferred Upcoming May 2026 New Grads Welcome to Apply.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

Oxygen therapyAerosol therapyAirway managementIntubationExtubationArterial puncturesArterial analysisInvasive ventilationNon-invasive ventilationRespiratory assessmentCritical careACLSPALSNRP

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oxygen therapy, Aerosol therapy, Airway management, Intubation, Extubation, Arterial punctures, Arterial analysis, Invasive ventilation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The respiratory therapist will perform various clinical duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway management, and ventilation support. They will also utilize assessment skills to optimize patient care plans within a team-based medical environment.

Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Great Benefits Package, Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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