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HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Respiratory Therapist Certified Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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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

Patient assessmentTreatment planningRespiratory care plan implementation

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.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $89k–$111k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota58 active3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings1,246 in the last 30 days727 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 Stillwatersilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index31 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 19 employers
14
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
Sign-on bonus
67%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomington, Minnesota
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement program
Time away from work
Insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Onsite clinic

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k
Typical market rent
$1,851/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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