Position: PERM Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Job Type: Permanent Placement
Location: Norfolk, VA
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours weekly
Shift Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM (or facility equivalent night schedule)
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required
Compensation: $37.00 – $40.00/hour
Facility Type: 101-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Position Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in long-term acute care to Join a dedicated clinical team at a 101-bed LTACH facility specializing in ventilator and tracheostomy patient care in beautiful Norfolk, VA.
Provide respiratory therapy treatments and assessments
Manage ventilators and tracheostomy care
Monitor and evaluate patient respiratory status
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams
Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans
Ensure compliance with all safety and clinical standards
Active Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
Experience with ventilator and trach patients (preferred)
LTACH, critical care, or acute care experience( highly valued)
Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care