Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistContract

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Job Description

  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Position: Respiratory Therapist
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract, 40 hours per week)
  • Location: Franklin General Hospital

About Us

At Franklin General Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve. Our team strives to create a positive, patient-centered experience at every visit.

Position Summary

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and creating a five-star patient experience. This contracted full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory therapy treatments and patient care
  • Deliver a high level of patient-centered service at every interaction
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team members
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards

Qualifications

  • Current Respiratory Therapist license (Iowa) required
  • Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to delivering a high-quality patient experience

Why Join Us

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care
  • Meaningful work in a community-focused hospital
  • Professional growth opportunities

Schedule: Full-Time (Contract)

40 hours per week

Key Skills

Teamwork

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $102k–$124k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Iowa63 active3,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Franklin General Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Hampton, Iowa
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive work environment
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Median resident rent
$631/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.