Senior Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA
•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a full-time Senior Respiratory Therapist for day-shift work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the region’s first Magnet hospital. It includes a Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit, a nationally recognized heart program, Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, and other specialized services. It also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. The position requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, a state respiratory license, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, BLS certification at the time of hire, and two years of respiratory care experience. The listed full-time base pay range is $41.74–$62.48 per hour; additional compensation may be available, and compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara describes its work environment as tobacco-free and states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • State respiratory license.
  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • BLS certification required at the time of hire.
  • Two years of respiratory care experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave
  • Emergency backup care
  • Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
  • Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student debt pay down up to $10,000
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal resources plan
  • Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
  • Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
  • Paid military leave
  • Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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