2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Registered Respiratory Therapist, and it’s located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $76,343 to $99,252.

Dr.Job

Who supervises the Respiratory Therapist?

Ms.Smith

The Respiratory Therapist is supervised by the Chief Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory Care Services, under the medical direction of the Chief of Medicine Service.

Dr.Job

What are the basic qualifications needed to apply for this role?

Ms.Smith

To qualify for the RRT position at the GS-11 level, you need one year of experience at the GS-09 level, an associate’s degree in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, and a full, current, unrestricted state license to practice as an RRT.

Dr.Job

Can someone be hired if they haven’t completed all their qualifications yet?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants who are still finishing their educational or certification/licensure requirements can be referred and tentatively selected, but they can’t be hired until everything is completed.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith