Respiratory Therapist, Internal Traveler Program

Healthcare professionals at UVA Health are valued team members contributing to an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s.

At UVA Health, healthcare professionals provide high quality patient care, advance medicine and innovate excellence; transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.

• 
  The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the boundless possibilities at UVA Health. Internal Traveler positions are:
  
  
• 
  compensated competitively with other traveler positions,
  
  
• 
  available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities, and
  
  
• 
  are offered in 13-week blocks, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 39 weeks.
  
  
• 
  $2,500 Incentive Bonus for first 13 week assignment
  
  
• 
  Please visit link: https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-health-internal-traveler-program
  
  
• 
  Opportunities are available for Respiratory Therapists in the Internal Traveler Program. We are seeking a competent clinician with moderate level knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required (new graduates must obtain within 90 days of hire). Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) preferred .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay rate for this role is $64.00 hourly. This position is compensated at a fixed rate. Compensation is established in accordance with the position's approved pay structure.

Job Profile
J0437 - Respiratory Therapist Traveler (Internal)

Career Stream and Level
No Career Stream-No Level

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .