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Vera Whole Health
Port Charlotte, Florida

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.35-$41.72/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Description Summary

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Hours & Location

  • Full Time: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm; Fridays as needed
  • 3406 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across assigned care settings. Administers respiratory care procedures and therapies, monitors breathing efficiency, evaluates patient response to treatment, and documents findings to support ongoing care planning. Collaborates with providers and clinical teams to support safe, effective respiratory care for routine and moderately complex patient needs.

Respiratory Therapist performs a range of clinical assignments under general supervision, applying working knowledge and growing experience to recognize patterns and identify when senior consultation is needed. Decisions are made within established protocols and involve non-complex to moderately complex clinical situations. This job broadens clinical capabilities across routine case types and strengthens judgment through increasing experience in the discipline.

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How will you make an impact & Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients with cardiopulmonary conditions by reviewing clinical information, observing respiratory status, and collecting relevant measurements within scope of practice.
  • Administer respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and other ordered respiratory care procedures.
  • Monitor patient response to respiratory interventions, including breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and tolerance of therapy.
  • Operate, check, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment according to clinical procedures, safety standards, and infection control requirements.
  • Communicate patient status, treatment response, and changes in condition to providers, nurses, and other members of the care team.
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and education in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed respiratory treatments, equipment use, breathing techniques, and follow-up care instructions.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Respiratory Care or completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program required; bachelor’s degree preferred; 2-4 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
  • Active state respiratory care license required where applicable.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required where applicable.
  • Basic Life Support certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred based on care setting.
  • Working knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, cardiopulmonary assessment, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory equipment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, providers, and clinical team members while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks PTO & 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Wellness
  • Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts

Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual, and help you grow in your role with Millennium Physician Group.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.

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Compensation Range

  • $26.35 to
  • $41.72

The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory Equipment OperationPatient MonitoringPatient EducationCare Team Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Vera Whole Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,921 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

4
<$95k
8
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
3
$115k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

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

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Port Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vera Whole Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

3 weeks PTO
8 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability (after 1 year)
401(k) with match
Employee Wellness
Employee Discount programs
Dependent Care FSA