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Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Carilion Clinic


Job Location:

Christiansburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 51 - 51
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Status:
Variable / Flex
Shift:
Any Day Any Shift (United States of America)
Facility:
2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
Requisition Number:
R160896 TRAVEL RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (Open)
How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care across multiple settings supports patient care planning and collaborates with care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

  • Performs therapeutic diagnostic and life-support respiratory care procedures for patients across the continuum of care including acute critical care and home care settings as applicable.
    Assesses plans implements and evaluates respiratory care services to support optimal patient outcomes for assigned patient populations.
    Collaborates with patients families physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop implement and revise individualized plans of care.
    Administers respiratory treatments and medications in accordance with physician orders clinical protocols and department standards.
    Provides patient and family education related to respiratory conditions treatments equipment and self-management strategies.
    Demonstrates clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient situations and responds appropriately to emergent respiratory care needs.
    Participates in quality improvement patient safety and performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness.
    Functions as a clinical resource and role model for respiratory care staff students and other healthcare professionals.
    Supports departmental operations through effective resource management prioritization of patient care activities and problem resolution.
    Assists with orientation training competency development and ongoing education of staff and students.
    Participates in departmental hospital and organizational committees projects and initiatives to support professional practice and continuous improvement.
    Maintains required competencies and pursues ongoing professional development to support evidence-based respiratory care practice.

What We Require:

Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited program required.

Experience: None.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required.


This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$51.00 - $51.00

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications credentials education and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

Dave Niven

Recruiter Email:

For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy healthy life at work and when youre away.


When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:


  • Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app Personify Health
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training


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Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ ... View more

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