Pays $33-$50/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (8 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (4.8/10, vs 3,696 in this specialty)
RT (Respiratory Therapist) -upto 15,000 sign on bonus
About the Role
Full-time Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, MO. Hourly rate $32-$50 with shift differentials and sign-on bonus up to $15,000. Flexible scheduling with 12-hour shifts.
Join Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC as a Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Columbia, Missouri. If you are a Respiratory Therapist ready for a change, enjoy challenging cases, and want to make a difference in your community, we have an opportunity for you at Landmark Hospital of Columbia! We are expanding our team of talented Respiratory Therapists (RT) and encourage you to apply today!
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32 - $50/hr.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Comprehensive benefits
- PTO
- Tuition assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC in Columbia, Missouri.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory treatments, manage medical gases, and participate in critical care teams including Code Blue and rapid response. They are responsible for formulating patient care plans and monitoring physiological activity to ensure appropriate clinical interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and possess at least one year of acute hospital experience, preferably in critical care. Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required to perform the duties of the role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 42 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% have no call, 29% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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