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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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerTriStar Health
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring41
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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TriStar Health
Respiratory Therapist
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TriStar Health
New 19h ago
Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Health
Dickson, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
5,001-10,000

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Vanderbilt Health
Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN
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Vanderbilt Health
Added 1d ago
Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN
Vanderbilt Health
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services

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AdaptHealth
Respiratory Therapist
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AdaptHealth
Added 2d ago
Respiratory Therapist
AdaptHealth
Crossville, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
CPR Certification
10,000+

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TransOx
Respiratory Therapist - NASHVILLE/MEMPHIS
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TransOx
Added 2d ago
Respiratory Therapist - NASHVILLE/MEMPHIS
TransOx
Nashville, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$32 - $36/hr
On-Site
Radiology Certification
51-200

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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Therapist-Respiratory Certified
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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Added 2d ago
Therapist-Respiratory Certified
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Collierville, Tennessee
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
19 jobs
Memphis
13 jobs
Knoxville
9 jobs
Chattanooga
7 jobs
Powell
4 jobs
Smyrna
3 jobs
Dickson
3 jobs
Jackson
3 jobs
Tullahoma
3 jobs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • TriStar Health
    TriStar Health12
  • V
    Voyage Health9
  • Select Specialty Hospital
    Select Specialty Hospital7
  • Ascension
    Ascension5
  • AdaptHealth
    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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