Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Georgia
Respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia are consistently active, concentrated in hospital systems, acute care facilities, and neonatal and pediatric units, with demand at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring markets, home to major employers like Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and Augusta University Health. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia are neonatal respiratory care, critical care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an outpatient float position requiring pediatric pulmonary function testing experience and RRT certification.
Details
- Outpatient float position within Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics services
- Requires floating to all outpatient facilities
- Cares for patients from newborn to 21 years of age
- Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, plethysmography, DLCO, 6-minute walk stress testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, metabolic testing, impulse oscillometry, methacholine challenge, and nitrogen washout
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- RRT certification required; CRT candidates will not be accepted
- BLS and RPFT certifications required
- PALS (American Heart Association only) required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Pediatric experience required; NICU experience not required
- Prior travel experience required
- License required if applicable
- Active state license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Must pass Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher
- Two professional references from a supervisor level or higher completed within the last 12 months required for consideration
- Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration
Additional Information
- Independently performs pulmonary function and diagnostic testing per national and departmental standards
- Provides non-critical respiratory care including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, equipment management, and airway assessment
- Addresses patient and family learning needs and treatment compliance across a wide pediatric age range
- May serve as a team leader overseeing daily operations, equipment implementation, and supply management under supervisor guidance
- Participates in care planning and suggests clinical alternatives to support desired outcomes
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team
- First-time travelers are accepted if resume demonstrates required skills
- Nicotine testing is required; facility is a nicotine-free campus
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an outpatient float position requiring pediatric pulmonary function testing experience and RRT certification.
Details
- Outpatient float position within Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics services
- Requires floating to all outpatient facilities
- Cares for patients from newborn to 21 years of age
- Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, plethysmography, DLCO, 6-minute walk stress testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, metabolic testing, impulse oscillometry, methacholine challenge, and nitrogen washout
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- RRT certification required; CRT candidates will not be accepted
- BLS and RPFT certifications required
- PALS (American Heart Association only) required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Pediatric experience required; NICU experience not required
- Prior travel experience required
- License required if applicable
- Active state license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Must pass Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher
- Two professional references from a supervisor level or higher completed within the last 12 months required for consideration
- Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration
Additional Information
- Independently performs pulmonary function and diagnostic testing per national and departmental standards
- Provides non-critical respiratory care including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, equipment management, and airway assessment
- Addresses patient and family learning needs and treatment compliance across a wide pediatric age range
- May serve as a team leader overseeing daily operations, equipment implementation, and supply management under supervisor guidance
- Participates in care planning and suggests clinical alternatives to support desired outcomes
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team
- First-time travelers are accepted if resume demonstrates required skills
- Nicotine testing is required; facility is a nicotine-free campus
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Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health12V
- Piedmont Healthcare11
- Atrium Health7
- Tanner Health6
- American Traveler6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia respiratory care license issued by the Georgia Respiratory Care Licensing Board
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from a COARC-accredited program
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification preferred for acute care roles
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care monitoring in a hospital setting
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care with physicians and nursing staff
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a respiratory therapist in Georgia?
You must hold an active Georgia respiratory care license issued by the Georgia Respiratory Care Licensing Board to practice in the state. To qualify, you need to complete an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from a COARC-accredited program and pass the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Georgia does not participate in a compact, so out-of-state therapists must apply for a Georgia license directly through the board.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Georgia?
Respiratory therapists in Georgia earn a median of about $83,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,050 for the lowest 10% to over $112,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in Georgia?
Employers hiring respiratory therapists in Georgia right now include Voyage Health, Piedmont Healthcare, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most consistent volume of openings across inpatient, ICU, and outpatient respiratory care settings.
Which Georgia cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
Atlanta, Rome, and Marietta have the most respiratory therapist openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads due to the concentration of large health systems and academic medical centers anchored there, while Augusta's market is driven by Augusta University Health and its affiliated military and VA facilities, and Savannah draws volume from its regional hospital network serving the coastal communities of southeast Georgia.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are most often in telehealth respiratory monitoring, case management, or clinical education rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a respiratory therapist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate respiratory therapist positions at large Georgia health systems, many of which run structured onboarding and residency-style orientation programs for candidates without clinical experience. Emory Healthcare and Wellstar Health System regularly bring on new graduates into general floor and step-down unit roles. Completing a clinical rotation at a Georgia facility during your program strengthens your candidacy, and holding your Certified Respiratory Therapist credential before your first interview gives you a competitive edge over candidates still awaiting exam results.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.
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