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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Capital Region Medical Center - Days

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Missouri Health Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Days, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Shift: Days Department: Respiratory Therapy Compensation: · Base Pay Range: $30.96 - $46.

Key Responsibilities

  • Missouri. EMPLOYEE

Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-Temp) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
  • Educational Permit holders must be a graduate of a respiratory program.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) month as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $30.96 - $46.92/hr
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $5,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with University of Missouri Health Care in United States.

Key Skills

Mechanical Ventilation ManagementNon-invasive VentilationAirway ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisEndotracheal IntubationBedside BronchoscopyNeonatal Respiratory SupportPulmonary Function TestingEmergency ResponsePatient DocumentationInfection ControlPatient Education
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist - Capital Region Medical Center - Days at University of Missouri Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at University of Missouri Health Care 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

University of Missouri Health Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $46k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $46000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$46k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation Management, Non-invasive Ventilation, Airway Management, Blood Gas Analysis, Endotracheal Intubation, Bedside Bronchoscopy, Neonatal Respiratory Support, Pulmonary Function Testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive respiratory care across general, progressive, and ICU units, including managing mechanical ventilation and emergency response. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform advanced bedside procedures and educate patients and their families.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Holiday pay, Retirement plan with 100% match up to 8%, Tuition assistance, Sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Missouri Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Retirement plan with 100% match up to 8%
Tuition assistance
Sign-on bonus
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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