Respiratory Therapist-($15,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UMC Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – $15K Sign-On, Full Time in United States. We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time

Work Schedule

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

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UMC Health System in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs specialized diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments for adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also collaborate with the care team to monitor patient progress and ensure adherence to established clinical standards and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active Texas Respiratory Care license along with RRT registration. At least one year of clinical experience is required, with additional experience in NICU/PICU required for the transport team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessmentDiagnostic testingAerosol medication administrationChest physiotherapyPatient monitoringCritical careNeonatal intensive carePediatric careFlight protocolsIndependent judgmentDocumentationCommunication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

5
<$100k
4
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
77%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
CME allowance
31%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About UMC Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Lubbock, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time