Respiratory Careers

Respiratory Careers

Motivated to
provide real
solutions.

Made for this mission.

Respiratory Therapy at MetroHealth

At MetroHealth, our Respiratory Therapy professionals play an important part in our mission to build a healthier community through education, collaboration and service. When you join our Respiratory Therapy team, you'll enjoy working with dedicated professionals just like you who strive for excellence and serve the underserved every day. Plus, you'll love our hands-on learning, flexible scheduling, varied work settings and comprehensive benefits for your wellbeing. Discover all this and more at our compassionate, innovative public healthcare institution. Join us today!

Why MetroHealth?

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We offer highly competitive salaries, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants who are ready to join our organization.

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Our dedicated caregivers also receive an outstanding benefits package with affordable insurance options, sick/vacation time, OPERs retirement, tuition reimbursement and more.

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You'll have the ability to work with a diverse patient population at one of the most innovative public healthcare institutions in the nation.

Respiratory therapist and associate working together in hospital room

A welcoming, collaborative culture where you'll feel supported, respected and inspired to do great work and make a real difference.

Respiratory therapist doctor smiling and talking with patient in hospital room

Many practice settings for you to choose from, ranging from outpatient care to neurological rehab and beyond.

State-of-the-art medical equipment in use by respiratory therapy professional

Access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment to make it easier to perform specialized treatment and achieve better outcomes for patients.

Accreditations

Nation's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals for patients recovering from complex cases (U.S. News and World Report)

Northcoast 99

Commission Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Growth For You

As part of our Respiratory Therapy team, your dedication to rehabilitative care is essential to the work we do in support of our mission every day. That's why we provide multiple educational and training initiatives to help you grow your skills and build a satisfying career.

Respiratory Therapy students can jump-start their career before graduation with our Student Respiratory Therapy Assistant positions that provide hands-on learning, flexible scheduling, and real-world clinical experience alongside expert therapists.

We offer exclusive scholarship programs, with ample support from leadership to help you access every opportunity and reach your full potential.

You can enjoy additional development and training through participation in monthly lunch-and-learns, Employee Resource Groups and more.

Specialty Areas

Testimonials

Sarah, Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

I like this work because it’s interesting and we do something different every day. We rotate which units we are on, so we always keep our skills sharp.

Alex, Registered Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

People depend on me. I get to see people at their worst, but I’m also the one helping them get better. I’m the first person they see on that journey.

Kimberly, Respiratory Assistant at MetroHealth

My heart has always belonged in the medical field. Knowing that my role directly supports critical patient needs gives me a great sense of purpose.

Maria, Registered Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

Watching someone go from ‘I can’t breathe’ to ‘I’m okay’ never gets old. We get to see the impact of our work almost immediately.

Greg, Registered Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

At MetroHealth, the variety of areas we work in gives you unmatched opportunities to grow your knowledge and experience.

Ann Marie, Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

At MetroHealth, we’re a family. The teamwork and camaraderie we share makes all the difference for our patients.

Jeanine, Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

Metro provides great clinical experience with being a trauma I hospital. My skills have grown by working with a wide variety of patients across our different ICUs, including burn, neuro, trauma, and medical units.

Holly, Respiratory Therapist at MetroHealth

I love when I go see a patient and can make them smile or even laugh when they are having a bad day. I love that even in a patient’s scariest situation, I can make things a little better.