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Benton, Arkansas

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), Acute

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Saline Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), Acute

Location: 1 Medical Park Dr Benton, AR 72015

FT | Days

Your Experience Matters

Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

The Respiratory Therapist, reporting to the Respiratory Market Director, is a non-exempt position requiring critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

The role involves delivering routine therapy as delegated, responding to codes and emergent calls, assessing patient conditions, and administering appropriate treatments.

The therapist monitors, records, and communicates patient status while educating patients and families on illnesses and available community resources.

Responsibilities also include managing respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders, maintaining equipment, and performing regular cleaning, sterilization, and preventive maintenance. The position requires adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, and the application of relevant policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license; Valid and Current Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care
  • (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date
  • (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date
  • (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering respiratory treatments, and responding to emergent codes. They also manage respiratory care supplies, maintain medical equipment, and educate patients and families on health resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care. Additionally, the role requires obtaining BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within specified timeframes after hire.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentEmergency responseEquipment maintenanceMedical gas managementPatient educationHIPAA complianceClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,991 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$111k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas58 active4,034 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment4,224 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,991 Respiratory Therapy listings), 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

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
1
$116k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
24% this job
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off

Living in Benton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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