Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Nights FT & PT

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Category: Health CareWe are seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists, like you, to join our team. With the largest number of tracheostomy dependent patients in Oklahoma, our interdisciplinary teams are dedicated to maximizing the potential of every child. We have a heart for service, integrity, compassion, excellence and stewardship in everything we do. We are a mission-focused organization that offers competitive compensation and benefits to retain the best talent. As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you will administer a variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to evaluate and care for our patients with respiratory insufficiencies and complexities. You will consult with the physician and provides instruction and medical direction to nursing and other staff members related to patient care and equipment necessary for respiratory care. All Bethany Children's Health Center Respiratory Therapists perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, service and stewardship.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory Determines effectiveness of the therapy and works with interdisciplinary team members to develop the best care plan for the patient Communicates effectively to all interdisciplinary team members Education: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Experience Required: School Clinical experience required Licenses/Certifications: Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care, with the understanding that you will pursue and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials within 1 year of employment. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. CPR Certification may be obtained upon hire PALS Certification may be obtained upon hire Work

  • Schedule: We offer 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) Full Time: 3 (12-hour) Shifts Weekly Part Time: 2 (12-hour) Shifts Weekly PRN/Occasional: 1 (12-hour) Shift Per Pay Period (After completion of required training period)

Base Pay & Shift Differentials: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) starting hourly rate begins at $26.38 and goes up based on education and experience. Bethany Children's also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows: Weekdays - 3:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m: +$2.25/hour Weekdays - 11:00 p. m. - 7:00 a. m: +$5.00/hour Weekends - 7:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m: +$2.50/hour Weekends - 3:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m: +$4.25/hour Weekends - 11:00 p. m. - 7:00 a. m: +$9.00/hour Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) starting hourly rate begins at $28.62 and goes up based on education and experience Bethany Children's also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows: Weekdays - 3:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m: +$2.75/hour Weekdays - 11:00 p. m. - 7:00 a. m: +$6.00/hour Weekends - 7:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m: +$3.00/hour Weekends - 3:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m: +$5.25/hour Weekends - 11:00 p. m. - 7:00 a. m: +$11.00/hour What we offer our Respiratory Therapists:

  • Clinical Development Program (CDP)
  • Hospital-paid Oklahoma RCP licensure expenses reimbursed after one year of employment
  • A rotating two week set schedule About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care.

The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma.

Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence.

BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs.

Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. **Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles.

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.

Key Responsibilities

Administer therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to evaluate and care for pediatric patients with respiratory complexities. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and hold a CRT credential, with a requirement to obtain RRT credentials within one year. A valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Respiratory CareTracheostomy CareDiagnostic TestingPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$55k–$60kRespiratory Therapist median $105k (middle half $70k–$111k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Oklahoma73 active4,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
21%
Relocation assistance
14%

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 II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 51 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bethany Children's Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Bethany, Oklahoma
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Development Program
Licensure Reimbursement
Shift Differentials
Competitive Benefits

Living in Bethany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Typical market rent
$1,325/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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