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Farmington Hills, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

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  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills
  • Department Name
  • Respiratory Therapy - Farmington Hills Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 36
  • Hours of Work

6:00 p. m. - 6:30 a. m.

  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency

Every Other Weekend

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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 is responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients within the hospital setting. This includes monitoring patient status, managing respiratory equipment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified respiratory therapists capable of working night shifts and every other weekend. Compliance with health and safety standards, including specific vaccinations, is required for this on-site position.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentVentilator managementAirway managementOxygen therapyEmergency responseCritical care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Corewell Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,768 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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%
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 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Farmington Hills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options