Protech Medical logo
Protech Medical
Nashville, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$34/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

Patient EducationMask Fitting

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.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$67k–$71kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)582 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee129 active3,903 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,246 in the last 30 days727 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 Medicalsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,922 Respiratory Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
7
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
43%
PSLF eligible
21%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

St Francis Hospital · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$34-$56.1/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

$35.5-$53.25/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
Protech Medical logo

About Protech Medical

Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Columbia, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.