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Certified Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with a bachelor's degree or clinical leadership experience may meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization cycle.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
An individual who provides direct patient care utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, procedures, protocols to ensure quality and appropriate care for all ages in Baptist Health and effectively communicate with all team members. Understands and has knowledge of respiratory medications effects and side effects. Estimated pay range for this position is $31.20 - $40.56 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Additional Qualifications:
- Active Certified Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card/ CPR Card.
- ACLS, PALS required per department standards.
Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
An individual who provides direct patient care utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, procedures, protocols to ensure quality and appropriate care for all ages in Baptist Health and effectively communicate with all team members. Understands and has knowledge of respiratory medications effects and side effects. Estimated pay range for this position is $31.20 - $40.56 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Additional Qualifications:
- Active Certified Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card/ CPR Card.
- ACLS, PALS required per department standards.
Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Respiratory Therapist
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for allied health roles. Search Migrate Mate to filter Certified Respiratory Therapist positions specifically by employers with active green card sponsorship history, not just visa transfer willingness.
Confirm state licensure before the PERM audit stage
DOL requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum qualifications at PERM filing. If your state RRT license is pending, the employer's PERM application can stall. Secure your state license before the recruitment window closes.
Ask employers whether they sponsor EB-2 or EB-3
Most respiratory therapist roles fall under EB-3 skilled worker, but critical care or leadership positions may support an EB-2 filing if the role requires an advanced degree. Clarify which category the employer intends to file under before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Run your job title and work location through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer covers at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage before signing.
Account for priority date backlogs in your timeline
Applicants born in India or China face priority date retrogression even at EB-3. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to understand current wait times for your birth country before committing to an employer's sponsorship timeline.
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Do Certified Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Certified Respiratory Therapist positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience and a full-time permanent job offer. Roles with supervisory duties or research responsibilities tied to a master's degree or higher may qualify under EB-2, which requires demonstrating an advanced degree or its equivalent through progressive professional experience.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for respiratory therapists?
An H-1B is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments with no path to permanency on its own. PERM sponsorship is a multi-step process, starting with DOL labor certification, then I-140 approval, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing, resulting in permanent residency. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and processing, though longer overall, doesn't reset each fiscal year.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a respiratory therapist position?
The PERM stage alone typically runs six to eighteen months, including the employer's mandatory recruitment period and DOL processing. After PERM approval, I-140 adjudication adds several more months. For applicants born in most countries outside India and China, adjustment of status or immigrant visa processing follows once a visa number becomes available, often without a long wait at the EB-3 level.
How can I find Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Certified Respiratory Therapist roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so sorting by green card sponsorship specifically saves you from applying to positions where the employer hasn't committed to permanent sponsorship and may only offer H-1B transfers.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or other work visa?
Yes. Employers frequently file PERM while you hold H-1B, TN, or O-1 status. Concurrent filing doesn't affect your current authorization. Once your I-140 is approved, you can use AC21 portability after 180 days if you need to change employers, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification as the approved petition.
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