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White Plains, New York

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$53/hr

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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

CPAP setupBIPAP setupEquipment instructionData entry

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.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 4,012 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$110kRespiratory 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York145 active4,010 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,012 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$90k
8
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
36%
PSLF eligible
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health System Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Niagara Falls , New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K with 3% company contribution
Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability (optional)
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
Free Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Community programs

Living in White Plains

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$863k
Typical market rent
$3,301/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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