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City of Hope
Newnan, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

About City of Hope,

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U. S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U. S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate

The respiratory care practitioner is a professional caregiver who assesses the respiratory needs of patients and works closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to administer all respiratory care procedures that provide the maximum therapeutic and diagnostic benefit to the patient. The respiratory care practitioner also administers non-invasive cardiology procedures dependent to the individual’s capabilities and training, i. e. EKG, HOLTER

  • Current Georgia license as a Respiratory Therapist (or eligible for immediate Georgia licensure).
  • RRT-Registered
  • Required - minimum Associate Degree and 1 year experience
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS required.
  • Ability to perform EKG’s required; experience with PFT’s and/or bedside spirometry preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

The respiratory care practitioner assesses patient respiratory needs and collaborates with the healthcare team to administer therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. They also perform non-invasive cardiology procedures such as EKG and Holter monitoring based on their training.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Georgia license as a Respiratory Therapist and possess an RRT registration. A minimum of an associate degree, one year of experience, and current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

City of Hope holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 57 active listings.

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs

4
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
62%
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Newnan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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