Certified Respiratory Therapist - Baptist Health
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Summary
Baptist Health is looking for Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team! The Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
With five hospitals to choose from and a variety of schedules to fit your needs, allow us to personally match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.
Why Choose Baptist Health
Benefits That Start Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Compassionate Leadership Up to 5 Weeks PTO Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
- Baptist Health is a part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! "We make it personal."
- Learn more about Baptist Health | Learn more about Orlando Health
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
- Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
- Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
- Communicates openly and effectively with all members ofthe healthcare team.
Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)
Licensure/Certification
- Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
- Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Experience
None
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Respiratory Therapist - Baptist Health at Baptist Health a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 33 active Physical Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapy Career Context
Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 59% have no call, 39% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.8 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy (respiratory therapy) | ranked against 33 Physical Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapist median $83k (middle half $68k–$109k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All respiratory therapist listings in Alabama | 96 active | 4,092 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 59% no call · 39% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist pay trend (all specialties) | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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