Respiratory Therapist - 2025-2026 Graduates

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

Nova Scotia$48.33/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ Flexible Schedule

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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 Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Respiratory Therapist – New Graduates – Signing Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity.

Requirements

identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self

identify. If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment. services

nsha@nshealth. ca

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $36.69-$48.33/hr (Est. $76k-$101k/year)

Signing bonus: $1.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health in United States.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationAirway ManagementOxygen AdministrationPulmonary Diagnostic TestingRespiratory CarePatient AssessmentClinical EducationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist - 2025-2026 Graduates position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK 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

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $76k to $101k annually.

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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $48 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nova Scotia.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($76k–$101k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Oxygen Administration, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing, Respiratory Care, Patient Assessment, Clinical Education, Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsible for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management across various institutional areas. Deliver oxygen therapies, perform pulmonary diagnostic testing, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient cardiorespiratory goals.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Signing Bonus, Relocation Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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