Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist V - VFT/Nights (Orlando Health Children's | Arnold Palmer Hospital)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Orlando Health as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Nights, $5K Tuition in Orlando, FL. The Registered Respiratory Therapist V Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorder. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
- Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
- Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
- Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Orlando Health in Orlando, FL.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders while operating specialized respiratory equipment. They are responsible for maintaining precise patient records and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide high-quality clinical care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences and possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Florida. Current BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications are required, along with clinical expertise in critical care settings.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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