Registered Respiratory Therapist - Capital Region Medical Center - Nights
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WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · MO adjusted
15% above median for Respiratory Therapist in MO
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 – Nights, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Shift: Nights 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: $64K - $98K
- 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.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with University of Missouri Health Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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 $64k to $98k 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: $47 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 ($64k–$98k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation, Airway Management, Blood Gas Analysis, Endotracheal Intubation, 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 clinical teams to perform advanced bedside procedures and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Benefits package: Health insurance starting day one, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Generous paid leave and PTO, 9 holidays, Retirement options with 100% matching up to 8%, Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family (50%), Sign-on bonus $10,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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