Respiratory Therapy Labor Pool
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How this pay compares
This posting states $36.50–$50.23 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Virginia post a median of $42.47 an hour, the middle half $38.09–$46.49, across 86 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Virginia earn a median of $39.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in Virginia: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital 5001 in Gloucester reported 17 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 595,764 hours worked: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Virginia requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapist license, from the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- Verification of professional education (graduate of an accredited program, or current NBRC CRT or RRT credentialing), and evidence of passing the NBRC entry-level exam (18VAC85-40-40, 40-45, 40-50).
- Staying active: Renew biennially in each odd-numbered year in the birth month and attest to continuing education (18VAC85-40-60).
Respiratory therapist jobs and requirements in Virginia · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
Gloucester, Virginia
Hiring Range
$36.50 - $50.23/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the planning, executing and evaluating the total Respiratory Care of assigned patients. The Respiratory Care Practitioner utilizes current evidenced based Respiratory Care Practice to care for each patient based on the physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Works under the direction of the leadership team to provided respiratory services associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans. Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, and supports best practices as recommended by the American Association of Respiratory Care.
What you will do
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the treatment and procedures that contribute to the Respiratory Care Plan.
- Completes all documentation and assures all orders are current, completed or discontinued.
- Participates and assists in meetings, projects and in-services relative to improvement of RHS Respiratory Care Services.
- Utilizes proper infection control techniques in performance of duties and in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Works with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans. Evaluates progress of the treatment.
Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or
- Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)
Experience
- 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RCP license with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire(Required) and
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required) and
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
- ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required)
- PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Preferred)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .
From Riverside Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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