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Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist - PMs, $30K Hiring Incentive

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20 Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join the Emplify Health by Gundersen Respiratory Care team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team while making a great wage!

What you will work: 0.5 FTE = 40 Hours every 2 weeks PM shift with every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays Shift Differentials: PM – $2.50/hour | Nights – $4.00/hour | Weekends - $3.00/hour What you will do: Working with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of your patients Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan Identifies and addresses the special needs, education and training of patients and families in outpatient settings What you will get: An engaged team with a welcoming environment that is supportive of new and current staff A well thought out training partnership A top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits and much more!

A $15,000 sign on bonus for those with 2+ years of experience - half is paid out after 6 months and the other half on day 366. $375 towards Kettering Study Materials $15,000 in Relocation (must meet the relocation guidelines) What you need: Associate degree in respiratory therapy Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, within 2 years of hire) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System.

Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.

Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years.

Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love.

Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.

You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.

This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties.

Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings.

A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at gundersenhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patient cardiopulmonary status to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive respiratory care plans. Collaborate across departments to improve patient health and provide necessary education to patients and families in outpatient settings.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy and current CRT and RCP certifications. Must possess Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification and obtain RRT certification within two years of hire.

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary AssessmentRespiratory Care PlanningPatient EducationPatient EvaluationCollaborative Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Relocation assistance
13% this job
CME allowance
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,080/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Sign-on Bonus $15,000
Relocation Assistance $15,000
Kettering Study Materials $375
Shift Differentials: PM $2.50/hr, Nights $4.00/hr, Weekends $3.00/hr