About this role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara Overview
For more than a decade, Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Sentara Health as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems.  That's because we are dedicated to growth, innovation, and patient safety at more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 12 acute care hospitals.

Sentara Health is currently hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists for all of our locations!

Up to $20K Sign On Bonuses and relocation assistance available!!!
Both Experienced and New Graduates may qualify!!!
Up to 15K housing incentive plus Relocation assistance!
We have full time, part time and PRN roles available. CRT's are also encouraged to apply.

                    Be a part of a Top Healthcare Provider in the Coastal Virginia Area!

Market:  Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.  
 
Award winning: Sentara has eleven Acute Care Facilities across the state of Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina; the people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over 10 years.  U.S. News and Report recognize Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Competitive Pay, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.  Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!  
Required Qualifications:
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree required. Non degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006 and graduates from a military RT program with RRT credentials will also be considered.
  • State license, active NBRC RRT and BLS required at time of hire. For new graduates only, must have State license and BLS at time of hire, and must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire date.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $37.61 - $55.27 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Respiratory Therapist role at sentara?
The listed salary for this Respiratory Therapist position at sentara is USD 38–55. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Respiratory Therapist position at sentara located?
This Respiratory Therapist role at sentara is based in Charlottesville, VA, Hampton, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Norfolk, VA, South Boston, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Woodbridge, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Respiratory Therapist role at sentara full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Respiratory Therapist role in the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara.
Which team or department does the Respiratory Therapist at sentara belong to?
This Respiratory Therapist position is part of the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Respiratory Therapist position at sentara?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sentara's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Respiratory Therapist job at sentara posted?
This Respiratory Therapist position at sentara was posted on Oct 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Respiratory Therapist
sentara · 💰 USD 38–55
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