Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, critical care units, and neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are the state's top hiring metros, anchored by large employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and Ballad Health. The most in-demand specialties include neonatal respiratory care, ventilator management, and pulmonary rehabilitation, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior therapist. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist? At TriStar Horizon Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
TriStar Horizon Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
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Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
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Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
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Colleague recognition program
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
Your role will include:
- Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
- Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
- Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
- Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
- Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.
What qualifications you will need:
- TN Licensure (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner or CRTT (12 mo. to RRT transition)
- Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree
- Active NBRC credential
- STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TriStar Health12

- Voyage Health9V
- Select Specialty Hospital7

- Ascension5

- AdaptHealth5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee registered respiratory therapist license issued by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
- Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC-accredited program
- Demonstrated clinical experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care patient populations
- Current BLS certification required with ACLS preferred for intensive care positions
- Strong familiarity with electronic health records systems used in Tennessee hospital environments
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Tennessee?
To become a registered respiratory therapist in Tennessee, you must complete an accredited respiratory therapy program, pass the National Board for Respiratory Care examinations to earn your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and then obtain an active license through the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, which is the state body that oversees respiratory therapy licensure. Tennessee requires this license before you can practice, and licensees must meet continuing education requirements to renew.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Tennessee?
Registered respiratory therapists in Tennessee earn a median of about $72,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,860 for the lowest 10% to over $88,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring registered respiratory therapists in Tennessee right now include TriStar Health, Voyage Health, and Select Specialty Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large regional health systems and academic medical centers means demand is particularly consistent across hospital-based positions in both urban centers and rural community hospitals throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
The Tennessee cities with the most registered respiratory therapist openings are Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Nashville leads because of its dense cluster of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, Memphis follows given the presence of large regional health networks and children's hospital facilities, and Knoxville draws volume from the health system activity anchored by the University of Tennessee Medical Center and surrounding regional hospitals.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for the vast majority of duties, making it one of the least remote-friendly healthcare positions. About 0% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in areas like telehealth respiratory monitoring, case management, or clinical education rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate positions at large Tennessee hospital systems, which often run structured respiratory therapy residency or orientation programs designed for candidates just out of accredited programs. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ballad Health, and regional community hospitals across the state regularly bring on new graduates and provide supervised clinical onboarding. Candidates who have completed clinical rotations in Tennessee facilities, hold both CRT and RRT credentials, and have BLS certification in hand before applying move through hiring processes noticeably faster than those still completing credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Tennessee employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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