Pays $28.5-$44/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (518 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
About the Role
Respiratory therapist in Level One Trauma Center. $59K-$92K. Sign-on bonus up to $20K. Rotating shifts with weekends. On-call required. Flexible scheduling available.
Join Sanford Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered in South Dakota.
Requirements
- Flexible Scheduling
- Sign-on Bonus
- Shift Differential Pay
- Continuing Education
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $59K - $92K
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered.
Key Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapists assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage diseases and complications. They measure lung capacity and provide diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must have a degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program and current Respiratory Therapy licensure. They should also possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials and certifications in Basic Life Support and other site-specific specialties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Respiratory Therapist, Registered position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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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