Respiratory Therapist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
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Job Description
- Calling All Respiratory Rockstars!
- Love helping people breathe easier?
- Ready to join a team that CARES just as much as you do?
- Craving a job where your heart and skills work together?
Then come along, mate! CareLinc is looking for Respiratory Therapists to join our teams in Columbus, Ohio — and we’re offering up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified new hires!
- What You’ll Do (AKA Your Superpowers!)
- Deliver compassionate, expert respiratory care to patients who need your help to breathe and thrive.
- Educate patients and families on equipment and therapy with warmth, clarity, and a smile.
- Set up, monitor, and maintain respiratory equipment with precision and professionalism.
- Collaborate with team members and referral sources to make sure patients get top-notch support.
- Keep things tidy and compliant—because the details matter just as much as the care.
What You Bring to the Team
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist with a passion for helping others.
- A big heart, a bright mind, and a calm presence in all situations.
- Communication skills that lift people up and help them feel understood.
- Problem-solving instincts and a can-do attitude.
- A love for teamwork—and a dash of good humor never hurts!
- The CareLinc CARE Way
- We live by our CARE, and we hope you do too:
- C is for Community – We work as a team, help each other out, and treat every patient and employee with dignity.
- A is for Accountability – We learn, grow, and find better ways to care every day.
- R is for Relationships – We listen, speak kindly, and keep things honest and clear.
- E is for Empathy – We meet people where they are and support them with compassion.
- Why You’ll Love It Here
- A place where patients feel seen—and so do you.
- Supportive leadership and teammates who’ve got your back.
- A rewarding role that makes a real impact.
- Benefits, competitive pay, and a culture full of heart.
- Plus… up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
- Here’s How the Bonus Works
- $2,000 paid at 6 months of employment
- $3,000 paid at 12 months of employment
- That’s $5,000 total – on top of competitive pay and great benefits!
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a new hire into a Respiratory Therapist role at one of the listed locations
- Must be hired as full-time
- Cannot be a former CareLinc employee
- Cannot be referred by a current CareLinc employee (this program is for direct applicants only)
- Must maintain satisfactory performance and attendance as determined by your leader
- Sign-on bonuses are subject to standard payroll taxes and paid via paycheck
- A Quick but Important Note!
- Because you’re a real-life superhero on the road and in care, we do ask that you carry:
- Auto insurance with coverage of $100,000/$300,000
- Personal liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $6,000,000 aggregate
- (You're kind of a big deal—and we want you and our patients protected!)
So what do you say? Ready to help people breathe better—while working with a team that breathes CARE?
Apply today and start your journey with CareLinc!
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate respiratory care, educate patients and families about equipment and therapy, and set up, monitor, and maintain respiratory equipment. Collaborate with team members and referral sources while keeping work areas tidy and following compliance requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed Respiratory Therapists with strong communication and problem-solving skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work well on a team. The role also requires auto insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 and personal liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $6,000,000 aggregate.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $85k (middle half $82k–$85k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Ohio | 238 active | 3,929 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Ohio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment248 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,268 in the last 30 days | 753 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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