Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$53/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Elevate Patient Care While Achieving Work-Life Balance!
Are you ready to step away from the high-pressure hospital environment and into a rewarding career where you can prioritize patient care and enjoy a better work-life balance?
At Health System Services, we understand the challenges of the fast-paced healthcare world and offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your personal time.
Join us as a Respiratory Therapist in New York state and become part of a compassionate team driven by our E.P.I.C. values - Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment. This role offers a fulfilling mix of hands-on care and patient education, helping individuals manage their respiratory health while allowing you the flexibility to focus on what matters most to you.
About the Position
- Set patients up on CPAP, BIPAP, and NHV therapy in office and in their homes.
- Conduct ventilation checks, oxygen titration/evaluation for O2 patients on conserving devices and POC’s.
- Provide instruction on use of equipment and education on respiratory disease state.
- Set up neonatal to adult patients on ventilators and performing monthly service checks while coordinating with local hospitals and referrals.
- Schedule all patient equipment set ups, follow ups, mask refits, etc.
- Keep detailed call logs of all phone communication, phone call attempts, and scheduled appointments.
- Instruct patients thoroughly on use of all Respiratory Equipment.
- Enter patient data into CPAP compliance tracking program.
- Follow up on patient progress, work to increase patient compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized.
- Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.
What You Have to Offer
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, required.
- Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Friendly, warm personality.
- One year of experience in the DME industry, preferred.
- Valid and clean driver’s license.
What You Get - Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
- 401K with 3% company contribution after one year and 1,000 hours worked
- Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability (optional) and Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Free Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Join an organization that values giving back through community programs
Compensation
- $45.00 - $53.00 per hour, compensation subject to vary based on schedule and geographical area.
Shift
- Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per-diem shifts available
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will set up and maintain respiratory equipment for patients in office and home settings, including CPAP, BIPAP, and ventilators. They are also responsible for educating patients on disease management and tracking compliance through detailed documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid state license. One year of experience in the DME industry is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and strong organizational skills.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (142 salary observations; 379 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,571 salary observations; 11,531 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 4,012 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $94k–$110k | Respiratory Therapy median $105k (middle half $93k–$134k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $100k median in New York | $85k nationally (+18%)142 state / 1,571 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New York | 145 active | 4,010 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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