Respiratory Therapist Registered 5/6
Listed compensation
$31.49-$37.05/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Eligible for a $25,000 Sign on Bonus!
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Overview
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist II 5/6 provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines.
This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.
The Respiratory Therapist II 5/6 plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment.
The Respiratory Therapist II 5/6 plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics.
They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist II 5/6 will commit to working 5 out of every 6 weekends.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Licensure/ Certification
Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.
Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
- CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
- OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care across various patient populations in accordance with evidence-based practices and medical protocols. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$77k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $81k–$92k)53 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Illinois | 134 active | 3,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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