Pays $30.40/hr$19k below the Respiratory Therapist market median of ~$81k (15 jobs)

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Geisinger
Danville, Pennsylvania

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time, 36 hrs/week. D/N rotation, every other weekend. $15K bonus, $7.5K relocation. Danville, PA.

Join Geisinger as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – $15K Bonus in Danville, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30.40/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $7,500.
  • Full benefits starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices
  • Pre-tax savings plans (FSA, HSA)
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Up to $15,000 in educational assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient respiratory needs, plans and performs treatment modalities, and manages mechanical ventilators according to protocol. They also assist with acute airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a specialty training program and hold current certifications including BLS, NBRC, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program. The role requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule including weekends and holidays.

Certifications

BLSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentMechanical ventilationAirway managementArterial blood gas analysisAerosolized medication administrationSecretion managementOxygen therapyHemodynamic monitoringFiberoptic bronchoscopy assistanceCommunicationInterpersonal communicationOrganizingPreceptor skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 41 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Geisinger

Hospitals and Health Care
Danville, Pa.
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits starting on day one
Three medical plan choices
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA, HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Up to $15,000 in educational assistance
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year