Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Cleveland, OH
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Cleveland are concentrated in the University Circle medical corridor, the downtown Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth campuses, and the suburban facilities spreading toward Beachwood and Parma, with strong demand across acute care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and neonatal respiratory therapy. Employers actively hiring include Cleveland Clinic, American Traveler, and University Hospitals. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500*
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapists at Cleveland Clinic play an integral role in making recommendations and delivering outstanding pediatric patient care, working with physicians and nurses to provide the appropriate level of respiratory therapy for each patient.
Specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation, Respiratory Therapists treat and care for children with a wide range of breathing problems, such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders associated with the lungs or airway, pneumonia and illnesses affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal muscular cardiopulmonary system.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.
How you’ll benefit:
- Opportunities to participate in research studies
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs
- Reimbursement for credentialing and certification exam fees for new grads
- Comprehensive professional development support, including funding for some courses and certifications
- Individualized onboarding and orientation based on caregiver readiness, including a 3-week preceptorship and ongoing learning support
- Flexible self-scheduling options, including the opportunity to self-select schedules at select locations
- Diverse career advancement pathways, including Leadership, Education, Clinical Excellence, and Research
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
- Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications
Physical Requirements:
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
- May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $36.75
Maximum hourly: $48.55
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500*
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapists at Cleveland Clinic play an integral role in making recommendations and delivering outstanding pediatric patient care, working with physicians and nurses to provide the appropriate level of respiratory therapy for each patient.
Specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation, Respiratory Therapists treat and care for children with a wide range of breathing problems, such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders associated with the lungs or airway, pneumonia and illnesses affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal muscular cardiopulmonary system.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.
How you’ll benefit:
- Opportunities to participate in research studies
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs
- Reimbursement for credentialing and certification exam fees for new grads
- Comprehensive professional development support, including funding for some courses and certifications
- Individualized onboarding and orientation based on caregiver readiness, including a 3-week preceptorship and ongoing learning support
- Flexible self-scheduling options, including the opportunity to self-select schedules at select locations
- Diverse career advancement pathways, including Leadership, Education, Clinical Excellence, and Research
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
- Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications
Physical Requirements:
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
- May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $36.75
Maximum hourly: $48.55
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Who's Hiring
- Cleveland Clinic54
- American Traveler20
- University Hospitals20
- The MetroHealth System14
- Medical Service Company14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Cleveland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a respiratory therapist job in Cleveland?
Cleveland's strongest hiring comes from its dense concentration of academic medical centers, large regional hospital networks, and long-term acute care facilities clustered around University Circle and the lakefront medical corridor. Candidates with experience in critical care, mechanical ventilation, or neonatal respiratory support stand out in this market. Applying directly to health system career portals and targeting roles in pulmonary diagnostics or sleep disorder centers gives you a practical edge locally.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in Cleveland?
Cleveland respiratory therapist roles are posted by Cleveland Clinic, American Traveler, and University Hospitals and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Cleveland's hiring is driven by its nationally recognized health systems, specialty hospitals, and a growing network of outpatient pulmonary and home health providers serving the broader Northeast Ohio region.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Cleveland?
Yes, though remote work is rare for respiratory therapists given the hands-on, bedside nature of most clinical roles. About 26% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Cleveland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with most of those opportunities concentrated in telehealth respiratory monitoring, clinical education, or case management functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a respiratory therapist job in Cleveland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Cleveland is landing a staff respiratory therapist role at one of the city's community hospitals or long-term acute care facilities, which hire new graduates more consistently than the flagship academic centers. Cuyahoga Community College and other local programs have established relationships with area employers. Targeting night-shift or float-pool postings at mid-sized facilities in areas like Parma, Euclid, or Westlake gives new graduates a realistic foot in the door.
Which industries hire the most respiratory therapists in Cleveland?
Most respiratory therapist openings in Cleveland sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Cleveland's status as a national hub for cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, anchored by its major health systems and specialty referral centers, sustains consistently high demand for respiratory therapists across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
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