Pays $35-$50/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$108k (42 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (4.8/10, vs 3,696 in this specialty)
RT (Respiratory Therapist) - up to $15K sign on bonus
About the Role
Full-time RT role in Columbia, MO. $32 - $50/hour, sign-on bonus up to $15K. Flexible scheduling, 12-hour shifts, day/night/weekend options.
Join Landmark Management Services of Florida 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/hour.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Comprehensive benefits
- PTO
- Shift differentials
- Tuition assistance
- Free parking
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 in Columbia, Missouri.
Key Responsibilities
Administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment for medically complex patients in a critical care environment. Participate in Code Blue and rapid response teams while managing respiratory medications and therapeutic gases.
Requirements
Must hold a valid RRT license and BLS/ACLS certifications. Requires a minimum of one year of acute hospital experience, with a preference for critical care background.
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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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 42 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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