Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Listed compensation
$27.97-$37.75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist- Night Shift
Your Experience Matters
Clinch Valley Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
- Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for – Prefer applicants to have an associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice
- BCLS required
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred
More About Clinch Valley Health
Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.
Hourly range $27.97- $37.75
EEOC Statement
“Clinch Valley Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. They also consult with physicians to develop treatment plans and educate patients on respiratory health and medication use.
Requirements
Applicants should have an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current CRT or RRT license. BCLS certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$79k | Respiratory Therapy median $85k (middle half $79k–$97k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Virginia | 120 active | 3,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 19% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,296 in the last 30 days | 739 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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