Respiratory Therapist - Full-time (Days)

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Grand Rapids, MichiganStarting at $32Full TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Days, $20K Sign-On in Grand Rapids, MI. Respiratory Therapist - Full-time (Days)Day Shift (United States of America) $20,000 sign on bonus! Employment Type Full-time - Days Compensation: Starting at $32.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
  • The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all respiratory care provided to patients at Mary Free Bed.

Requirements

  • and in alignment with recognized standards of care and best practice benchmarks.
  • Each Respiratory Therapist is responsible to demonstrate competency in those areas required by the department, within the defined time frame.
  • A culture of professionalism, respect, and accountability is critical to fulfilling the mission of Mary Free Bed Hospital.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $32.05-$32.05/hr (Est. $67k-$67k/year)
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

Key Skills

Bronchodilator CareVentilator CarePulmonary Hygiene TherapyAirway ManagementBipap/Cpap TherapyOxygen TherapyAerosol TherapyEKGBlood Gas AnalysisTCOM MonitoringPatient EducationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical AssessmentDischarge Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Full-time (Days) at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $66664 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($67k–$67k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Bronchodilator Care, Ventilator Care, Pulmonary Hygiene Therapy, Airway Management, Bipap/Cpap Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Therapy, EKG. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing, within a multi-disciplinary team. Develop and implement patient-centered care plans while focusing on patient and family education to assist in independence and home return.

Benefits package: Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement, $20,000 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Benefits & Perks

Annual Merit Increases
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
PTO
Holiday Pay
PSLF Eligible
Tuition Reimbursement
$20,000 sign-on bonus
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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