Respiratory Therapist

1 day ago
Chicago, IllinoisSalary Range: $1,332 – $1,792Full TimeRespiratory Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Prime Healthcare Management Inc as a Respiratory Therapist – Chicago, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Overview Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Chicago, IL | Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $37.

Key Responsibilities

  • flow oxygen systems Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs) Implement patient

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $37 - $49.80/hr
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Prime Healthcare Management Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilator managementBiPAP/CPAP managementAirway managementPulmonary diagnosticsABG analysisPFT performancePatient assessmentTreatment planningCode blue responseRapid responseElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationCritical care

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RRT certification from the NBRC and an active Illinois RCP license or the ability to obtain one. Additional requirements include BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS certifications required within 60 days of hire.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Prime Healthcare Management a 3.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Prime Healthcare Management is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Prime Healthcare Management lists compensation for this psychologist position at $37k to $49k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $49000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($37k–$49k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, Airway management, Pulmonary diagnostics, ABG analysis, PFT performance, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory treatments, manages ventilators and airway systems, and performs pulmonary diagnostics in an acute care setting. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement patient-specific care plans and respond to emergency events like code blu...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Pay, Shift Differentials, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Respiratory Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Prime Healthcare Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Competitive Pay
Shift Differentials
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
3.8

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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