New Graduate Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Are you nearing graduation from your Respiratory Therapy program and excited to start making a real difference in patients’ lives? Join a team that truly invests in you! We welcome new graduates and upcoming graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and start their careers in an environment built on teamwork, compassion, and continuous support. As a New Graduate Respiratory Therapist, you’ll work alongside experienced and encouraging RT mentors who will help you build confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, and transition smoothly into your professional role. Whether your passion is critical care, neonatal care, emergency medicine, or bedside therapeutic support—we’ll help guide your journey. 🌱 Why New Graduates Love Starting Here A warm, supportive team that understands what it’s like to begin your RT career Opportunities to explore different clinical areas as you develop your strengths On‑the‑job coaching and mentorship from highly skilled RRTs The chance to join a nationally recognized healthcare system that cares deeply about career development Offers extended prior to receiving NBRC certification (we believe in your potential!) 🫁 What You’ll Do Deliver safe, compassionate respiratory care under the guidance of experienced clinicians Assist in therapies such as oxygen administration, airway management, nebulizer therapy, and ventilator monitoring Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader care team Learn and grow in a fast‑paced, education‑focused clinical setting Build the foundation for a long, rewarding Respiratory Therapy career 🎓 Qualifications We encourage you to apply if you meet most or all of the following: Graduate or upcoming graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care program (Associate’s required; Bachelor’s preferred) BLS certification required (or able to obtain before start date) Eligible to obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification is not required at the time of application—we can extend an offer prior to you sitting for your exam 🤝 We’d Love to Meet You If you're passionate, motivated, and ready to grow, we want to meet you—even if you're still a few months from graduation. Your next step starts here. Apply now and take the first big leap toward a fulfilling career in Respiratory Therapy! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
Requirements
- Graduate or upcoming graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care program (Associate’s required; Bachelor’s preferred)
- BLS certification required (or able to obtain before start date)
- Eligible to obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Certification is not required at the time of application—we can extend an offer prior to you sitting for your exam
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate respiratory care under the guidance of experienced clinicians
- Assist in therapies such as oxygen administration, airway management, nebulizer therapy, and ventilator monitoring
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader care team
- Learn and grow in a fast‑paced, education‑focused clinical setting
- Build the foundation for a long, rewarding Respiratory Therapy career
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
