Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Are you passionate about helping people breathe easier and live better? We’re looking for a skilled and caring Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide respiratory care to residents in our skilled nursing facilities, following clinical guidelines and working closely with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality treatment.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Develop and implement respiratory therapy treatment plans
  • Administer inhalants, operate ventilators, and manage therapeutic gas systems
  • Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as needed
  • Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises
  • Collaborate on discharge planning with physicians, nurses, and social workers

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an NBRC-accredited program
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Valid Ohio license and Basic Life Support certification
  • At least 1 year of experience (long-term care and ventilator experience preferred)

Perks & Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • 401(k) with company match through Fidelity
  • Daily Pay: Get up to 50% of your earnings the next day
  • Flexible shifts: full-time, part-time, PRN

“Our Family Caring for Yours” isn’t just a motto — it’s our mission.

Pleasant Lake Villa – Parma

Rooted in the Community

Pleasant Lake Villa is proud to serve the Parma community with a tradition of excellence in care. We’re more than a facility—we’re a trusted partner in health and healing.

Our Mission

“Our Family Caring for Yours” means treating every team member like family. We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

What We Offer Employees

A Strong Sense of Purpose and Community

  • Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice
  • Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning

We See You as a Whole Person

Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We’re committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, national orientation, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will develop and implement treatment plans while operating ventilators and managing therapeutic gas systems for residents. They will also collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers to monitor patient progress and assist with discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an NBRC-accredited program and hold a valid Ohio license as a CRT or RRT. A minimum of one year of experience in long-term care or ventilator support is preferred, along with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Ventilator operationInhalant administrationTreatment planningPatient monitoringClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

3
<$85k
2
$85k-100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
28%
Relocation assistance
17%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 27 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 3,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Parma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Legacy Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Parma, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match through Fidelity
Daily Pay (up to 50% next day)
Flexible Shifts (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN)