Respiratory Therapist - 10K SignOn Bonus!
Compensation
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Job Description
- Respiratory Therapist
- Full-Time Position
- Flexible / Set Schedule Options
$10,000 SignOn Bonus with 18-month commitment
Big Bend Regional Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the
Big Bend region of Texas and its residents with emergency, laboratory, women’s and surgical services. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.
Job Summary
- Evaluating and assessing needs of patients and formulating treatment plans
- Provides respiratory therapy services defined in treatment plans
- Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
- Performs a variety of tasks
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Typically reports to a manager
Qualifications
- Requires an associate's degree
- Must be registered or certified
- Must hold current Texas RCP License
- Must have BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- NRP preferred, but not required at time of hire
- Neo and Pedi experience a plus
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs and formulating effective treatment plans. They work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare staff to provide high-quality respiratory services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 51% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 4,000 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $72k–$87k)61 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas | 222 active | 3,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 51% no call · 49% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | Texas healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 9% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
33 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
20 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
20 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia
Respiratory Therapist RRT - Weekender - Nights
$33.16-$51.4/hrCharge Respiratory Therapist (RT) Nights
$33.05-$49.6/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Alpine
- Typical market rent
- $1,300/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.