RT (Respiratory Therapist) -upto 15,000 sign on bonus

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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!

Why Join Landmark Hospitals?

  • We have complex cases that will use all your clinical skills as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - your skills will grow at Landmark!
  • Our RT team functions as a vital and valued member of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team; your voice is heard!
  • The RT team thrives in Landmark’s positive work environment and the complex cases in this critical care environment. You will be supported & you will make a difference!
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and PTOfor full-time staff, along with competitive pay and shift differentials.
  • Hourly rates from $32 - $50 depending on experience
  • Shift differentials available for Night and Weekend Shifts
  • For highly experienced full-time RT candidates, we are also offering up to a $15000 sign-on bonus.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness are available after 1 year of full time employment
  • If this type of environment intrigues you, apply today! We have employment opportunities for PRN or Full-time, and Day, Night, and Weekend shifts available. Our scheduling is online and flexible.

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Summary: Must possess the knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the Department of Respiratory Therapy.

Shifts Available

  • Nights, Days, and Weekends are available, with full-time, part-time, and PRN available.
  • Our Full-time staff works 3 shifts a week (12-hour shifts) while PRN must commit to at least 1 shift a pay period.

Respiratory Therapist Key Duties

  • Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
  • Participate in Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
  • Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
  • Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
  • Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
  • Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks

Respiratory Therapist Requirements

  • Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) License
  • Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience, critical care preferred
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Team, detail, and goal-oriented
  • Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

What is it like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and work with experienced, understanding leaders who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:

  • Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30–35 beds, allowing our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, which helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.
  • Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients.
  • Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person
  • Multi-Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards to improve patient outcomes.

While it may seem like a little thing, we also have free and convenient parking too!

If you enjoy working in a vibrant, critical care atmosphere with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate patient care, JOIN US!

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We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVentilator managementCode blue responseMedication administrationVital signs monitoringClinical judgmentAnalytical thinkingTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 3,966 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Missouri107 active3,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-on · loan repaymentMissouri healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,296 in the last 30 days739 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,966 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
5
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

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$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,966 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Landmark Management Services of Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Lehigh Acres, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
PTO
Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts
Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
Tuition assistance
Student loan forgiveness after 1 year
Flexible scheduling
Free parking

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,464/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbia, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.