Respiratory Therapist Certified Per Diem
Compensation
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Job Description
Methodist Hospital’s Respiratory Therapists are group of collaborative professionals that work in partnership with the patient care team in the development, modification, and implementation of the respiratory care plan.
The staff respiratory therapist/technician is responsible for the pulmonary care of those patients assigned to them. This care will include initiation and implementation of a pulmonary care plan, with the supervision of or in consultation with a physician. Aspects of care provided include assessments, diagnostics, treatment, education, and discharge planning.
Work schedule: Per diem, Evening/Night Shift
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
- MN Respiratory Care Practitioner Registration (RCP) required.
- CRT credential required, must obtain RRT within 2 years of hire date.
- Must be a BLS provider and willing to become ACLS as schedule permits within two years of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Experience preferred, but not necessary
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Key Responsibilities
Respiratory therapists collaborate with the patient care team to develop and implement pulmonary care plans. They are responsible for performing assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and patient education for assigned patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid MN Respiratory Care Practitioner Registration. A CRT credential is required, with the expectation to obtain RRT within two years of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 31 active listings.
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $89k–$111k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota | 58 active | 3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index31 active listings |
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