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Sentara Health
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Senior Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Top 25% in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$41.74-$62.48/hr

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job Description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Senior Respiratory Therapist. This is a Part Time position with Day shift hours. Position is located in Elizabeth City, NC at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Hospital.

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182-bed, full service facility offering a wide range of services, including: inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center has assembled a medical staff of more than 100 physicians, representing nearly 30 specialties, and a caring staff of almost 1,000 employees.

Required Qualifications

Education

Associates, Respiratory Therapy degree required.

Certification/Licensure

State Respiratory license

NBRC RRT

BLS required at time of hire..

Experience

2 years Respiratory Care experience required

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.74 - $62.48 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care services within the inpatient and critical care units at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team to ensure comprehensive patient treatment and support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid State Respiratory license. Additionally, the role requires NBRC RRT certification, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of relevant respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient CarePatient Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Elizabeth City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,402/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Sentara Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match