Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Burlington, VT
Contracted
University of Vermont Medical Center- UVMMC
Mid Level
Seize the opportunity to advance your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Burlington, Vermont, where your expertise will elevate patient care and shape outcomes every day. As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll assess, treat, and educate patients with diverse respiratory needs, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health colleagues to design and implement effective therapy plans. This role empowers you to apply evidence-based techniques, embrace innovation, and expand your clinical footprint across a welcoming community that values compassionate, high-quality care. Vermont’s scenic landscapes—from the sparkling waters of Lake Champlain to the Green Mountains—provide a revitalizing backdrop for professional excellence. Picture finishing a shift and strolling along the waterfront, savoring local cuisine, or enjoying a crisp autumn stroll through Burlington’s charming streets as you reflect on the meaningful differences you made for patients and families.
Location Benefits: Burlington offers a thriving medical hub with strong networks, ongoing professional collaboration, and access to state-of-the-art equipment and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to patient outcomes. The region’s quality of life, community spirit, and outdoor recreation options create an inspiring environment for sustaining your energy and focus. For clinicians seeking broader horizons, this opportunity can expand into assignments across multiple locations in the United States, delivering exposure to varied patient populations, hospital systems, and clinical practices. You’ll gain valuable experiences—from large teaching facilities to community hospitals—that broaden your adaptability, deepen your clinical judgment, and enrich your professional story, all while enjoying Vermont’s distinct culture, seasonal beauty, and friendly neighborhoods.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Primary responsibilities: conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments; develop and implement care plans; administer therapies such as inhalation treatments, airway clearance techniques, and ventilator management; monitor patient response, adjust therapies as needed, and document outcomes; collaborate with care teams to optimize weaning and recovery; educate patients and families on device use and self-management; participate in quality improvement initiatives and equipment maintenance to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Growth and specialization: opportunities for professional development within the respiratory therapy specialty, including skill advancement, leadership pathways, and expanded responsibilities in critical care and perioperative settings.
- Compensation and incentives: weekly pay ranging from $2,077 to $2,197, with a structured bonus package designed to recognize performance and commitment.
- Housing and logistics: housing assistance available to ease relocation and travel logistics, helping you secure comfortable accommodations with minimal stress.
- Contract flexibility: extension opportunities to continue your valuable work beyond the initial assignment, supporting long-term career planning and steady professional momentum.
- Continuous support: comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated traveling team, ensuring you have trusted resources and assistance whenever you need it while adapting to different facilities and communities.
- Start Date and terms: Start Date 01/08/2026; Duration: Weeks; Guaranteed Hours: 0.0. You’ll receive clear guidance on schedules and expectations, with transparency around shift availability and assignment length to fit your plans and preferences.
Company Values: Our partner organization is committed to empowering its staff, prioritizing career advancement, and cultivating a supportive work environment where clinicians can flourish. This ethos translates into mentorship, collaborative leadership, ongoing education, and a culture that recognizes your expertise as essential to patient success. You’ll join teams that value curiosity, initiative, and resilience, providing you with the resources and encouragement you need to reach new professional milestones while maintaining work–life balance.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to expand your horizons, make a tangible impact on patient care, and grow within a company that honors your contributions, apply today. This is your chance to join a dynamic travel team that respects your skills, supports your development, and helps you navigate new opportunities with confidence. Embark on a rewarding journey in respiratory therapy, where every shift brings new challenges, learning, and the satisfaction of helping patients breathe easier and live better.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Burlington offers a thriving medical hub with strong networks, ongoing professional collaboration, and access to state-of-the-art equipment and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to patient outcomes. The region’s quality of life, community spirit, and outdoor recreation options create an inspiring environment for sustaining your energy and focus. For clinicians seeking broader horizons, this opportunity can expand into assignments across multiple locations in the United States, delivering exposure to varied patient populations, hospital systems, and clinical practices. You’ll gain valuable experiences—from large teaching facilities to community hospitals—that broaden your adaptability, deepen your clinical judgment, and enrich your professional story, all while enjoying Vermont’s distinct culture, seasonal beauty, and friendly neighborhoods.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Primary responsibilities: conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments; develop and implement care plans; administer therapies such as inhalation treatments, airway clearance techniques, and ventilator management; monitor patient response, adjust therapies as needed, and document outcomes; collaborate with care teams to optimize weaning and recovery; educate patients and families on device use and self-management; participate in quality improvement initiatives and equipment maintenance to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Growth and specialization: opportunities for professional development within the respiratory therapy specialty, including skill advancement, leadership pathways, and expanded responsibilities in critical care and perioperative settings.
- Compensation and incentives: weekly pay ranging from $2,077 to $2,197, with a structured bonus package designed to recognize performance and commitment.
- Housing and logistics: housing assistance available to ease relocation and travel logistics, helping you secure comfortable accommodations with minimal stress.
- Contract flexibility: extension opportunities to continue your valuable work beyond the initial assignment, supporting long-term career planning and steady professional momentum.
- Continuous support: comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated traveling team, ensuring you have trusted resources and assistance whenever you need it while adapting to different facilities and communities.
- Start Date and terms: Start Date 01/08/2026; Duration: Weeks; Guaranteed Hours: 0.0. You’ll receive clear guidance on schedules and expectations, with transparency around shift availability and assignment length to fit your plans and preferences.
Company Values: Our partner organization is committed to empowering its staff, prioritizing career advancement, and cultivating a supportive work environment where clinicians can flourish. This ethos translates into mentorship, collaborative leadership, ongoing education, and a culture that recognizes your expertise as essential to patient success. You’ll join teams that value curiosity, initiative, and resilience, providing you with the resources and encouragement you need to reach new professional milestones while maintaining work–life balance.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to expand your horizons, make a tangible impact on patient care, and grow within a company that honors your contributions, apply today. This is your chance to join a dynamic travel team that respects your skills, supports your development, and helps you navigate new opportunities with confidence. Embark on a rewarding journey in respiratory therapy, where every shift brings new challenges, learning, and the satisfaction of helping patients breathe easier and live better.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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