Pays $40-$45/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (8 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Respiratory therapist role in post-acute care with consistent patients and autonomy. Travel between nearby facilities. 7am-7pm shifts. Missouri.
Join Banyan Pulmonary Services LLC as a Respiratory Therapist – Autonomy, Consistent Patients in Missouri. This isn't your typical RT job. For nearly 30 years, respiratory therapy has been missing from long-term care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40 - $45/hour.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Banyan Pulmonary Services LLC as a Respiratory Therapist – Autonomy, Consistent Patients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on respiratory care including nebulizers, assessments, and airway clearance while tracking resident progress. Partner with nursing and physician teams to adjust care plans and improve clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Requires an active state and national RT license (RRT or CRT) and graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. Candidates must hold current BLS certification and obtain ACLS within six months if working on ventilator units.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Missouri, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 54 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Missouri's cost-of-living index is 88.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state — Missouri ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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