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Watertown, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$37/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Seeking a Compassionate Respiratory Therapist in Watertown, WI.

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT) dedicated to improving patient health, comfort, and confidence through personalized, in‑home respiratory care.

This role is ideal for clinicians who value meaningful patient relationships, hands‑on support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference outside of a traditional clinical setting. You will provide ventilator management, oxygen therapy guidance, and respiratory education that empowers patients and families.

Every visit you make directly enhances safety, independence, and overall wellbeing—making you a vital part of delivering care with dignity, empathy, and excellence.

Work Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

On-Call Duties: On-call if driver does not respond

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct in‑home respiratory assessments with compassion and attentiveness, ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and respected.

Provide clear, empathetic education to patients and caregivers on ventilators, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory equipment, helping them feel confident and secure in their care.

Adjust ventilator settings and clinical plans based on patient needs and physician orders, prioritizing comfort, safety, and individualized care.

Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced respiratory equipment with patience and reassurance, reducing stress for patients and families.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all clinical services and interactions to support continuity of care and positive health outcomes.

Offer ongoing phone support and follow‑up care, providing calm, compassionate guidance during moments of uncertainty or urgent need.

Participate in on‑call rotations and complete home visits as needed, delivering care with empathy and professionalism.

Support the training and orientation of new clinical staff, modeling patient‑centered communication and compassionate care practices.

Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure patients receive safe, reliable, and dignified respiratory support in their homes.

Requirements

  • Required Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
  • Active licensure in your primary state of residence as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) or other acceptable medical credential (e. g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) based on state licensure laws
  • Willingness to obtain licensure in neighboring states if required by service area
  • Preferred Education and/or Experience
  • Completion of an accredited program in respiratory care, nursing, or a related paramedical field
  • Experience in home respiratory care or home healthcare
  • Degree in respiratory therapy or a related science
  • At least one year of relevant clinical experience
  • Familiarity with medical terminology

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check, drug screening, compliance onboarding, and credentialing requirements, as well as maintaining a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record when applicable to the position.

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Benefits

  • Benefits
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Bonus and incentive opportunities
  • Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
  • Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
  • Employee discount and recognition programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-home respiratory assessments and provide patient education on ventilators and oxygen therapy. Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and providing ongoing support to patients and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Troubleshooting respiratory equipmentPatient assessmentCritical carePulmonary careInterpersonal communicationTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Impact to Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,845 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (52 salary observations; 275 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,966 salary observations; 10,834 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 18 employers

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0
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Watertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Bonus and incentive opportunities
Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement
Employee discount and recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
HSA
FSA/Dependent Care FSA