TN Visa Certified Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Certified Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering inhalation therapists and respiratory care practitioners. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican nationals use consular processing. You'll need a credential from a nationally recognized respiratory therapy licensing body.
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Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Primary patient population: This is a med/surg unit specializing in respiratory ailments and care, including trach and chronic ventilator patients.
Unit Size: 28-bed unit
Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 *subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs
Highlights:
- $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
- 12-month nurse residency program for new grads
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary
Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.
Formal Education Required:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
- Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience and Training Required:
- PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
- One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
- Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.
Population Specific Competency:
- Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Compensation:
- $34.59/hr - $54.33/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Part-Time, 24 hrs/week, 7a-7: 30p, every other weekend/holiday
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Primary patient population: This is a med/surg unit specializing in respiratory ailments and care, including trach and chronic ventilator patients.
Unit Size: 28-bed unit
Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 *subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs
Highlights:
- $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
- 12-month nurse residency program for new grads
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary
Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.
Formal Education Required:
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
- Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience and Training Required:
- PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
- One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
- Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.
Population Specific Competency:
- Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Compensation:
- $34.59/hr - $54.33/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Certified Respiratory Therapist
Verify your credential meets TN requirements
TN visa eligibility for Respiratory Therapists requires a credential from a recognized national organization. Your CRT or RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care satisfies this. A provincial license alone won't be enough at the port of entry.
Target hospital systems with existing TN pipelines
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file TN petitions regularly for allied health roles. Ask HR directly whether they've sponsored TN visas for respiratory therapy staff before, not just nursing or physicians.
Get your job offer letter drafted precisely
Your TN support letter must name the occupational category as 'Medical/Allied Professional' and describe your duties in clinical respiratory care terms. Vague letters citing general 'healthcare duties' can trigger delays or denials at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready RT employers
Respiratory Therapist roles with active TN sponsorship aren't always flagged on general job boards. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to TN visa candidates, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored before.
Understand the Mexican national consular process timeline
Mexican nationals must schedule a consulate appointment rather than using the Canadian border-crossing option. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline for the DS-160, appointment availability, and visa issuance before your start date.
Prepare state licensure documentation before your interview
Most U.S. employers require a state respiratory care license before your first day, not just your NBRC credential. Confirm whether the hiring state offers a temporary or provisional license for foreign-trained therapists while your full license processes.
Certified Respiratory Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Certified Respiratory Therapist role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes. Respiratory Therapists are listed under the Medical/Allied Professional category in the USMCA TN occupation schedule, which covers inhalation therapists and respiratory care practitioners. You'll need to document your NBRC credential or an equivalent nationally recognized credential and present a qualifying job offer describing clinical respiratory care duties.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Respiratory Therapists compare to the H-1B?
TN sponsorship is significantly more straightforward for this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required. Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at a U.S. port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a six-month wait after April registration, and considerably more employer paperwork. For a role that clearly maps to a listed TN occupation, most employers and applicants find TN far faster to execute.
Can I search for Respiratory Therapist jobs that are open to TN visa candidates?
Most job postings don't specify TN visa sponsorship, which makes it hard to know which employers will actually support the process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you filter for Respiratory Therapist roles where employers are open to TN visa sponsorship so you're not spending time on applications that will stall at the offer stage.
What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry as a Canadian Respiratory Therapist?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a support letter from your U.S. employer on company letterhead describing your role and TN occupational category, proof of your NBRC credential, and evidence of Canadian citizenship. Some CBP officers also ask for your state license or proof you've applied for one, so carry any correspondence with the state licensing board.
What happens if my TN status is denied at the port of entry?
A denial at the border doesn't bar you from reapplying, but you should return to Canada immediately and address the reason for refusal before attempting again. Common issues include a job offer letter that doesn't clearly map duties to the TN occupational category or insufficient credential documentation. Revise the offer letter with your employer, ensure your NBRC credential documentation is complete, and reapply with corrected materials.