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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Respiratory Therapist

Part-TimeDeadline 8/26/27
$33.39 - $52.22/hr+ $4,000 sign-on bonus
Junior
Associate's
Fall River, MA, USA
In PersonMay be assigned to Charlton Memorial Hospital and/or St. Luke's Hospital as needed. Shift rotation may include all shifts.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program.
  • Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care.
  • Hold Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
  • Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the exemption after hiring.
Responsibilities
  • Administer and monitor Respiratory Care Services according to physician orders under the general supervision and direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care or designee.
  • Provide chest physical therapy, sputum induction, breathing exercises, medication delivery, fit testing, tuberculosis testing, blood sampling and analysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, evaluation and assessment, protocol implementation, patient and family education, smoking cessation, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, Holter monitoring, electrocardiogram testing, and pulmonary function testing.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate's degree is preferred.
  • One year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is preferred.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options