Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$43/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Work Location and Travel: This is a full-time, on-site position with regular travel to branch offices and client homes’ throughout the state.

Primary office can be at the Jacksonville, Winter Park (Orlando), or Tampa office.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime business hours

Pay Range: $38 - $43 per hour

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll combine clinical expertise with education and collaboration to support patients and caregivers in managing respiratory needs in the home setting. You’ll assess patient needs, help ensure proper respiratory equipment use, and provide hands-on training to staff and caregivers through Trach/Vent and BLS instruction. This position offers a unique blend of direct patient support, clinical education, and interdisciplinary teamwork, allowing you to play a critical role in improving patient outcomes and strengthening clinical knowledge across the organization.

In this role, you will

  • Provide coordinated care to patients of all age groups.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
  • Perform home visits to assess client needs and verify equipment.
  • Teach Trach/Vent and BLS classes.
  • Update class material as needed to keep up with current issues/modalities.

Schedule class attendees, provide attendance sheets and class evaluation, and provide feedback to assist scheduling department.

Provide support, advice, training and recommendations to field staff, office staff and clients as requested.

Qualifications

Current state of practice CRT or RRT Licensure in good standing

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

  • Driver's License, reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
  • Willing to become BLS Instructor certified (company paid training)
  • Why Angels of Care

In addition to our great benefits, we offer a fun and supportive culture rooted in our values of Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach, and Speed (HALOS). At Angels of Care, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make an impact while working with dedicated, talented colleagues. We believe in fostering career advancement and providing opportunities for you to expand your skill set, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside the company.

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans with a generous contribution from AOC
  • HSA/FSA
  • Mental Wellness Benefits
  • 401K
  • Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto Insurance
  • And more!

U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information - Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide coordinated respiratory care and home visits to assess patient needs and verify equipment. Conduct Trach/Vent and BLS training classes for staff and caregivers to improve clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTrach/Vent InstructionCare Plan ImplementationPatient TrainingEquipment VerificationClinical Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,526 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 41 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

8.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health

Medical Practices
McKinney, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
HSA/FSA
Mental Wellness Benefits
401K
Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto Insurance