Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health

. Provide respiratory therapy services as a Registered Respiratory Therapist .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing respiratory therapy services as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with a focus on patient care within an integrated healthcare system. Holds necessary credentials and licenses to ensure compliance and quality of care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)State LicenseActive NBRC RRTBasic Life Support (BLS)Military RT Program Graduate

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Certifications & Qualifications

Associates DegreeBachelor's DegreeNBRC RRTBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory TherapyPatient CareAcute Care HospitalsIntegrated Healthcare SystemCRTs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide respiratory therapy services as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Work across Sentara Health locations in Virginia
Work multiple shifts as assigned
Support patient care within Sentara's integrated healthcare system and acute care hospitals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates or Bachelor's degree required
Non-degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006 will be considered
Graduates from a military RT program with RRT credentials will be considered
State license required at time of hire
Active NBRC RRT required at time of hire
BLS required at time of hire
New graduates must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire date
Experienced and new graduates may qualify
CRTs are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $20K sign-on bonuses
Relocation assistance
Up to $15K housing incentive
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement/assistance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Performance Plus Bonus
Career advancement opportunities
Work Perks
Paid parental and military leave
Educational assistance or student loan repayment
Voluntary benefits
Adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid parental and family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
Life insurance
Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria