Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$32-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: ProTech Nashville - Nashville, TN, Salary Range: $32.00 - $34.00Hourly, Job title Respiratory Therapist Reports to Clinical Manager Supervises None Expectation of Work Hours/classification Full Time/Hourly General Expectations Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care. Develop/maintain technical knowledge of the respiratory products/services provided by ProTech and be able to provide information of same to others upon request.
Duties and responsibilities Educate patients in proper use and care of respiratory equipment, primarily PAP equipment in both the office and home settings. PAP education/instruction may also be performed as either Virtual (TeleHealth) In-Home or Virtual In-office visits.
Utilize SleepGlad software for mask fittings according to ProTech policies and procedures. Inform the physicians and appropriate others of the changes in the patient's condition/status through reports and email, fax and telephone communications. Assist in resolving patient therapy and equipment problems.
Perform troubleshooting and required maintenance checks on PAP related equipment, bag and tag and enter into Brightree according to ProTech policy. Document/complete timely and accurately all therapy and patient interactions into Brightree along with appropriate paperwork according to ProTech policy.
Assist compliance team with achieving ProTech patient compliance goals. Maintain PAP pick up rates in accordance with ProTech goals. Deliver patient care in a professional and courteous manner meeting the customer services standards according to ProTech policy.
Provide patient equipment and supplies according to the physicians’ prescription while achieving ProTech goals and standards for same equipment and supplies Assist with implementation of quality improvement program to meet company and accreditation standards.
All other duties as assigned Qualifications: Experience & Qualifications include: Associates Degree required Experience in HME or Home Health industry preferred or equivalent experience in respiratory therapy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills Must carry personal liability car insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000. Knowledge of Respiratory Therapy and related HME equipment.
CRTT, RRT, LPN or RN Must be willing to commute (at your expense) to other branch locations within a 60-mile radius from our Nashville office.
Courteous Customer Service (internally and externally) Must love helping People (both internally and externally) High level of attention to detail Able to manage multiple priorities and close the loop when interrupted Must be able to pass background requirements and drug screenings Must have valid driver’s license with proof of clean driving record Physical requirements Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs Ability to stoop, bend over, kneel, sit or stand for extended periods of times as needed to meet customer’s needs While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
The employee is required to sit and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the ability to drive an automobile Must be 21 years of age to comply with company auto insurance regulations. This description is a summary of the functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Baxter Management / Baxter DME reserves the right to review and adjust this job description as business needs dictate.
Key Responsibilities
Educate patients on the use and care of respiratory equipment, including PAP devices, in office and home settings. Manage patient therapy documentation, perform equipment maintenance, and communicate patient status updates to physicians.
Requirements
Requires an Associate degree and professional certification such as CRTT, RRT, LPN, or RN. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, personal liability insurance, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Protech Medical a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,922 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Protech Medical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $67k–$71k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)582 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee | 129 active | 3,903 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Protech Medical | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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