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Watervliet, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Corewell Health is offering up to $25,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program)

(for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program, excluding CH West Apprentices)

About Corewell Health Lakeland

Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness. We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.

We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care. We’re a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.

The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents. Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers. The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023.

This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve. It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community.

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A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist

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Scope of Work

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.

Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.

Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.

Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.

Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.

Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.

Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

  • 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
  • Required
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Hyperbaric Technologist, Certified (CHT) - NBDHMT National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology Hyperbaric Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Sedation - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy 180 Days required

CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required

CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
  • Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT
  • RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
  • Department Name
  • Respiratory Therapy St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 36
  • Hours of Work

6:30 p. m. to 7 a. m.

  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency

Variable Weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with a clinical team to diagnose, monitor, and treat lung and breathing conditions for patients of all ages. They perform advanced respiratory evaluations, manage therapeutic procedures, and provide education to patients and families.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationPatient educationAdvanced cardiovascular life supportHyperbaric technologyCritical care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs

2
<$100k
4
$100k-105k
3
$105k-110k
1
$115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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 - Providence Kodiak Island

Providence · Kodiak, Alaska

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
#4

Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

$110k-$115k
+ 19 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 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Watervliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$236k
Median resident rent
$885/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Corewell Health

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000
Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match