$33.00–$50.50 per Hour | $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates | Full-Time Evening Shift
For an experienced Respiratory Therapist, professional satisfaction comes from more than performing procedures. It comes from applying your clinical judgment, responding confidently when patients need you most, and knowing that your work contributes directly to better patient care.
A.W. Forbes is representing a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Elmira, New York, offering the chance to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of the Southern Finger Lakes region.
With experience-based compensation of $33.00–$50.50 per hour and a $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, this position deserves consideration from respiratory care professionals who value meaningful clinical work, professional collaboration, and a rewarding life outside the workplace.
Whether you are actively considering a career move or simply interested in understanding what another opportunity might offer, we welcome a confidential conversation.
This position offers a broad range of clinical responsibilities, providing opportunities to use your training across respiratory assessment, therapeutic intervention, ventilatory support, and patient education.
You will work alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals, contributing to individualized treatment plans and responding to changing patient needs.
Your clinical responsibilities will include:
For professionals who enjoy combining technical proficiency with direct patient interaction, the position offers an opportunity to remain closely engaged in hands-on respiratory care.
Experienced clinicians often value opportunities to contribute to the broader quality of care delivered by their departments.
In addition to direct patient responsibilities, this role includes participation in quality improvement initiatives, departmental training, and educational activities.
You may also contribute to the development of newer respiratory therapists and students through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
These responsibilities offer meaningful ways to apply your experience, support colleagues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of respiratory services.
The position also calls for the clinical composure, sound judgment, and organizational skills necessary to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Respiratory care is most effective when clinicians communicate well and work together toward shared patient goals.
This position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary colleagues, professional communication, and compassionate interaction with patients and families.
The opportunity may be particularly appealing to Respiratory Therapists who appreciate the combination of independent clinical responsibilities and coordinated team-based care.
For an experienced practitioner, the ability to contribute knowledge, evaluate treatment responses, and participate in patient-care decisions can be an important part of professional satisfaction.
The position offers the following confirmed terms:
The employer also describes a benefits package and potential for professional growth. Specific benefit provisions, eligibility requirements, and advancement pathways will be discussed as additional information becomes available.
A rewarding career is important, but so is finding a community where you can enjoy your time away from work.
Located in New York's Southern Tier, Elmira serves as a gateway to the Finger Lakes region, offering a combination of scenic landscapes, historic neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
The surrounding Chemung River Valley features rolling hills, wooded landscapes, and opportunities for year-round recreation.
Residents have access to hiking, fishing, boating, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits. Nearby Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake expand the recreational possibilities, with waterfalls, lakeside communities, scenic drives, and regional wineries.
Closer to home, Tanglewood Nature Center offers trails and opportunities to explore the region's natural environment.
Elmira has a distinctive literary heritage as a longtime summer home of author Mark Twain. His historic study is preserved on the Elmira College campus, and the community continues to celebrate his connection to the region.
The Clemens Center for the Performing Arts, Arnot Art Museum, local museums, and community events contribute to the area's cultural offerings.
Elmira College and nearby educational institutions add to the region's academic resources. Residents can also explore a range of housing settings, from established city neighborhoods to surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Elmira is accessible by Interstate 86 and served by the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport. Rochester and Syracuse are each approximately two hours away by car, providing additional regional amenities.
For professionals considering relocation, the area offers a combination of community character, outdoor access, and cultural opportunities worth exploring.
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency in respiratory care procedures, sound judgment in urgent situations, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
Making a professional move is an important decision, particularly when you are already established in a position you enjoy.
At A.W. Forbes, we believe an initial conversation should be an opportunity to exchange information, understand your professional priorities, and determine whether a position merits further consideration.
You do not need to be actively searching for a new position to have that conversation.
If you would like to learn more about the clinical responsibilities, compensation, work schedule, or location, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.
Michael Britt
President | Confidential Career Advisor
michael@awforbes.com
(315) 629-9034
Carthage Area Hospital (CAH) has been a cornerstone of community healthcare since its inception as a not-for-profit rural hospital in 1965. Today, CAH operates as a fully accredited 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, proudly serving approximately 83,000 residents across Jefferson, northern Lewis, and southern St. Lawrence counties. With a network of regional healthcare centers located in Carthage, Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, Waddington, Hammond, Canton, and Madrid— to include our Rural Health Clinics, as Walk-in Clinic and School-Based Clinics—we ensure that quality healthcare is never far from home.
A member of the North Star Health Alliance, the hospital is also honored to provide care for military personnel and their families stationed at Fort Drum, supporting their health needs close to where they live and work. We take pride in helping military families feel welcomed and integrated into our community, while providing the trusted care they deserve.
At Carthage, our commitment to healthcare excellence and equitable, value-based personal care remains steadfast. We are dedicated to delivering comfort and healing to every individual, ensuring that all residents have convenient access to essential services without the burden of unnecessary travel. We are truly committed to keeping healthcare local.
