Respiratory Therapist (RT)- PRN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Facility Name: TGH Rehabilitation Hospital
Schedule: PRN, as needed
Your Experience Matters
TGH Rehabilitation Hospital 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 joining our team, 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.
More About Our Team
TGH Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 80-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.
How you’ll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for and address potential side effects.
- Administer ordered respiratory therapy treatments; understand indications, dosing parameters, and possible adverse effects.
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators; perform associated critical-care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
- Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.
- Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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, paid family leave 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
- Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at fomeika.ingram@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 will administer respiratory treatments, monitor mechanical ventilators, and perform critical-care duties such as airway management. They are also responsible for assessing patient pain, performing arterial punctures for ABG samples, and conducting EKGs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure and be a graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. A minimum of three years of experience in cardiopulmonary services and current CPR/BLS certification are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
26 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution18 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks15 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Health · Sacramento, California
Respiratory Therapist
Northwell · Terryville, New York
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
$58-$63/hrRespiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island
$37.08-$55.62/hr