Join Our Respiratory Therapy Team | RT Careers at Gaylord

Award-Winning Workplace

Join Our Team of Experts

Our Respiratory Care Practitioners are at the heart of patient recovery, providing expert care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work™ four years in a row, a distinction earned through employee feedback. At Gaylord, you’ll experience a workplace that values autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance - all while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Join a team where your voice is heard, your expertise is trusted, and your career can thrive.

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First in the Northeast to be named Center of Excellence by Passy-Muir

Cutting-Edge Rehabilitation Technology
Comprehensive Benefits & Salary
Opportunities for Advancement
Ability to Make a Difference
Company Culture that Stands Apart
Team Environment
Safe & Secure Rural Campus
Dedicated Research Department

As a respiratory therapist at Gaylord, you’re a vital part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary care team. Our RTs have more autonomy than in most hospitals, allowing you to use your clinical expertise to make informed decisions and provide exceptional patient care. From tuberculosis to COVID-19, Gaylord's team of expert clinicians have led the way in treating advanced pulmonary diseases, including COPD, emphysema, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, pre-and post-lung transplant, respiratory failure, and ventilator management including weaning, dependence, and home training. Join us and be a part of something meaningful!

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Cutting-Edge Technology

We believe that access to the best technology empowers our clinicians to deliver the highest level of care. That’s why we invest in the latest advancements in respiratory therapy, ensuring our team has cutting-edge equipment and the most innovative tools available. At Gaylord, if there’s new technology in the field that can make a difference for our patients, we have it. Plus, our RTs benefit from expert-led training, working alongside some of the most experienced respiratory specialists in the region to continually enhance their skills and expertise.

Advancement Opportunities

You’ll have ample opportunities to grow your career, expand your expertise, and advance professionally. Our Respiratory Therapists benefit from a clear career ladder with opportunities for promotion and progression within the department. We also support you with continuing education programs and tuition reimbursement, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your field. Additionally, our RTs have the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research through the Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation and explore specialized roles in outpatient pulmonary rehab and care coordination.

A Supportive Culture

We believe that taking care of our team enables you to provide the best care for our patients. That’s why we prioritize work-life balance, a supportive culture, and a commitment to professional development. Our strong staffing ratios ensure that our RTs are well-supported, so you’ll never feel overwhelmed by too many patients. And with no mandatory overtime, you’ll enjoy a manageable workload and time for life outside of work. Many of our therapists have been with us for 15–30 years, creating a close-knit, collaborative environment where you’ll feel like part of the family.

Recognition & Appreciation

We strive to ensure that your contributions are always recognized. Our RTs are celebrated for their dedication and hard work through the PHIL Award™ (Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lungs), which honors those who go above and beyond in providing outstanding respiratory care. This award highlights the exceptional impact our RTs have on patients' lives. At Gaylord, we take pride in acknowledging the dedication of our team and celebrating their ongoing commitment to patient well-being.

Testimonials

Driven to make a difference

Our purpose is powered by the remarkable individuals who shape our community - patients and staff alike. Take it from our employees: the grass is greener at Gaylord!

'A collaborative environment for healing.'

“I love being an RT at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare because I have a degree of autonomy I’ve yet to experience anywhere else. There is such a collaborative team here ready and willing to try new things to better patients' quality of life that I can see in real time. I love being a part of it!”

Maggie G.

Respiratory Care Specialist - Wallingford

'Compassionate care in an uplifting setting.'

Excellent facility for anyone needing rehabilitation services. The staff is kind, patient, and supportive, and the surroundings are bright with lots of windows and a beautiful garden/patio outside. Not “sterile” feeling like a typical hospital. This was my mom’s “playground” when she needed help with her mobility, and now my sister is a patient. Perhaps one day when I am old-er and gray-er I may need their services, and how comforting to know I wouldn’t have to question the quality of their care. Thank you to the staff at Gaylord for helping those in need of care.