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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time day shift respiratory therapy at Merit Health River Oaks. Up to $10,000 student loan repayment. Flowood, MS.

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Days, Loan Repayment in Flowood, Mississippi, United States. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. * Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Competitive Pay

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation in Flowood, Mississippi, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory care procedures while monitoring patient responses and implementing treatment plans. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety, maintain equipment, and provide accurate documentation of all care delivered.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification along with ACLS and PALS certifications. Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentVentilator managementAirway maintenanceArterial blood gas puncturesElectronic medical record (EMR)Infection controlEmergency interventionOxygen therapyPharmacological administrationDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresPatient safetyRegulatory complianceCommunication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 34% 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 Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
14%

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with Employer Matching
Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000
Competitive Pay