Respiratory Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's health systems, including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Duke University Health System, and UNC Health, regularly hire respiratory therapists and have established records of sponsoring work visas. Demand is concentrated in Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where large hospital networks and academic medical centers drive consistent hiring for this licensed clinical role.
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Department:
36402 Alleghany County Memorial Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Three 12 hour shifts per week - Nights
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Location: Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, NC
- Shift Schedule: Full Time, Nights
YOU’LL NEED:
- Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
- Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
- Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
- Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
- Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
- Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapists to join our dynamic healthcare team at our Alleghany location. As a Respiratory Therapist this is your opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
Respiratory Therapist Job Roles in North Carolina
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Which companies sponsor visas for respiratory therapists in North Carolina?
The largest sponsors in North Carolina are major health systems: Duke University Health System, UNC Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals. These organizations have HR infrastructure and legal teams experienced with H-1B visa and other work visa petitions. Smaller community hospitals and staffing agencies that place respiratory therapists with healthcare facilities also sponsor in some cases, though less frequently.
Which visa types are most common for respiratory therapist roles in North Carolina?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for respiratory therapists, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or a closely related field. Some internationally trained therapists also come through the EB-3 employment-based green card pathway, which health systems use when they commit to longer-term hiring. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is occasionally used for clinical training programs at academic medical centers.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most respiratory therapist sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro account for the largest share of respiratory therapist openings tied to visa sponsorship in North Carolina. Charlotte's Atrium and Novant networks, the Research Triangle's Duke and UNC systems, and the Triad region's Cone Health and Atrium affiliates all hire regularly. Smaller markets like Asheville and Wilmington have hospital systems that hire respiratory therapists but post fewer sponsored positions overall.
How to find respiratory therapist visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters respiratory therapist openings by sponsorship availability and state, so you can browse North Carolina postings without sorting through roles that don't offer visa support. Because respiratory therapy is a licensed clinical role, confirming that a posting is open to candidates requiring H-1B sponsorship before applying saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces that information alongside each listing.
Are there state-specific licensing or hiring considerations for respiratory therapists seeking sponsorship in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina requires respiratory therapists to hold a license issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board before practicing. Employers will typically require proof of a valid state license or eligibility to obtain one as a condition of hire, separate from any visa petition. International candidates who trained outside the U.S. should verify their credentials are accepted for licensure in North Carolina, as the board may require additional evaluation of foreign educational credentials.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored respiratory therapist jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.