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Russellville, Arkansas

Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Acute, PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

PRN | As Needed | Variable Shifts

Your Experience Matters

Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

A meaningful opportunity to support patients across all ages with high‑quality respiratory care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care.

About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing‑related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop effective treatment plans. This position plays a vital role in emergency response, patient education, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

How You’ll Contribute

  • Conduct diagnostic testing, including bedside, EKGs, blood gas analysis, and tobacco cessation education.
  • Deliver respiratory therapies, monitor patient response, and communicate changes in condition.
  • Respond to codes and emergent respiratory calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention.
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory health, medication use, and illness management.
  • Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, manage supplies, and support performance improvement efforts.
  • Provide care across neonatal through older adult populations while ensuring compliance with safety and infection‑control standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Required
  • CRT or RRT license in the state of practice, Required
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, Preferred
  • Ability to work in physically demanding environments with exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
  • Strong critical‑thinking skills, reliability, and a commitment to patient‑centered care.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing-related conditions and performs diagnostic testing. They also collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans and respond to emergency respiratory calls.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid CRT or RRT license. Certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEKGEquipment calibrationNeonatal careAdult care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $124k (middle half $96k–$155k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas60 active3,996 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,298 in the last 30 days715 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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<$85k
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$85k-100k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
28% this job
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
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 3,966 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) Retirement Package with Company Match
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Discount Programs
Ongoing Learning and Career Advancement Opportunities

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$895/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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