Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our day shift team in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatments, oxygen therapy, airway management, and supportive therapy.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nursing and therapy staff to support patients’ medical stability, rehabilitation goals, and safe transition of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current RRT or CRT credential through the NBRC.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification.
• RRT credential preferred.
• AHA ACLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including assessment, therapies, and oxygen support.
• Manage airway and secretions and coordinate with physicians, nursing and therapy teams to support stability and rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure safe transitions of care and adherence to evidence-based respiratory care protocols.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Accredited RT program

Virginia RT license

NBRC RRT/CRT

AHA BLS HCP

AHA ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit, state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers, created through a joint venture between Sheltering Arms and VCU Health. Bringing together Sheltering Arms' trusted brand and clinical reputation with VCU Health's nationally ranked programs and research, the Institute delivers an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care grounded in advanced technology, research, and evidence-based treatment.

Ranked among the nation's best rehabilitation hospitals-and the top rehabilitation provider in Virginia-by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a Top Workplace nationally by USA Today and in Central Virginia by Richmond Times-Dispatch, our culture empowers team members to grow, innovate, and contribute to a shared mission: delivering superior outcomes and redefining what's possible in rehabilitation.

At Sheltering Arms Institute, you'll join a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your ideas, expertise, and passion can make a meaningful difference. If you're driven to make an impact and help shape the future of rehabilitative care, we invite you to join us in reinventing rehabilitation for life beyond limits.

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our day shift team. The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including respiratory assessment and monitoring, respiratory treatments and therapies, oxygen therapy, airway and secretion management, and respiratory support. The Respiratory Therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, therapy disciplines, and other members of the transdisciplinary team to support each patient’s medical stability, rehabilitation goals, and safe transition of care.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Previous respiratory therapy clinical experience or equivalent clinical training.

Preferred

• At least one year of respiratory therapy experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, or a similarly complex clinical setting.

Education/Certifications

Required

• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current RRT or CRT credential through the NBRC.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification.

Preferred

• RRT credential.
• AHA ACLS Certification.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $33.00-$50.00
• Night or weekend shifts are eligible for shift differential pay. Differential rates vary by shift hours and are added to the base hourly rate.
• This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and market-competitive compensation.
• Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.