Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee draw consistent demand from a market anchored in hospital-based acute care, long-term acute care facilities, and home health services, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville generate the highest volume of listings, where large systems such as HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Covenant Health maintain ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties across Tennessee are neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, mechanical ventilation management in ICU settings, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Shift: Evenings 1pm-1am
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
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.
Shift: Evenings 1pm-1am
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.
-
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
-
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
-
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
-
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
-
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
-
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
-
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
-
Colleague recognition program
-
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
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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Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Tennessee
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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 respiratory therapist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee Respiratory Care license issued by the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory care from an accredited program
- Basic Life Support certification current and maintained throughout employment
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care patient monitoring
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a respiratory therapist in Tennessee?
You must hold an active license issued by the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care to practice in the state. The path starts with completing an accredited respiratory care program, earning at least an associate degree, then passing the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist exam through the National Board for Respiratory Care. You then apply for licensure directly through the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care before practicing.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Tennessee?
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 respiratory therapists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring 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 hospital systems and long-term acute care facilities means employer demand stays steady throughout the year rather than spiking seasonally.
Which Tennessee cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville have the most respiratory therapist openings in Tennessee. Nashville's dominance reflects its role as the headquarters hub for several major hospital corporations and its large academic medical center presence, while Memphis and Knoxville anchor significant regional health systems that draw patients from across their surrounding multi-county areas.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for assessment, ventilator management, and treatment delivery, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be telehealth triage, pulmonary education coordination, or clinical management roles rather than bedside positions.
How can I get hired as a respiratory therapist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new graduate positions at large Tennessee health systems, which hire candidates immediately upon passing their credentialing exams. HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center run structured orientation programs designed for new graduates in Tennessee. Completing a clinical rotation at a Tennessee facility during your program gives you an advantage, and holding your Certified Respiratory Therapist credential before applying signals readiness even without paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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