Career opportunities may include respiratory therapy positions in one or more modalities, such as

private physicians’ offices
hospitals
clinics
administration
perfusionist
physician assistant (separate licensure and degree)
physician extenders
education
local travel technology (temporary placements)
international placement
sales and applications.

Research should include websites such as those of professional associations in the area of respiratory therapy and other healthcare organizations, as well as Virginia Career VIEW (https://www.vaview.net/).

Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority (http://www.vhwda.org/healthcare-careers/) and the Virginia Education Wizard (https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/home).

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the benefit of multiple modality accreditation in career development?
What are the differences between working in an outpatient setting vs. a hospital?
What is meant by the statement, “Respiratory therapy is a portable career”?
What career opportunities are available for respiratory therapists outside the traditional healthcare setting?