Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

UVA Community Health

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VirginiaFull 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 UVA Community Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in United States. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (RRT) JOB CODE: CP1503 Sign-on Bonus Available!!

Key Responsibilities

Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

Communication and Documentation: Communicates individualized plan of care and patient's progress toward goals to all members of the care team, including the patient and his/her chosen support system.

Utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.

Documents appropriate information within a timely manner.

Requirements

Collaboration: Participates in the teaching and counseling of patients and their support system.

Possesses the ability to prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.

Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

Communication and Documentation: Communicates individualized plan of care and patient's progress toward goals to all members of the care team, including the patient and his/her chosen support system.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UVA Community Health in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentMedication administrationPatient transportDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementSafety monitoringBLSACLSNRPPALSCritical care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) at UVA Community Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at UVA Community Health 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 Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Patient assessment, Medication administration, Patient transport, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the healthcare team to assess, plan, and implement individualized respiratory care plans for patients. They are responsible for managing patient care, documenting progress, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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