Respiratory Therapist PRN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Florida Rehabilitation Hospital at Tampa located at Woodstork and Temple Terrace is opening February 2025. Join our team to work in a beautiful new hospital with 60 private patient rooms and 2 rehab therapy gyms with cutting-edge technology.
Position Summary
Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist for state licensure agency
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.
Desired Qualifications
- Hospital experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames.
Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
- A competitive wage scale
- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Florida Rehabilitation Hospital at Tampa is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe respiratory care, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and performing patient assessments. They must also interpret hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results while providing patient education and training.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist license and possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or Red Cross. Previous hospital experience is preferred, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
29 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution19 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks18 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Health · Sacramento, California
Respiratory Therapist
Northwell · Terryville, New York
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
$58-$63/hrRespiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island
$37.08-$55.62/hr