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Southfield, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist Flex A

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Flex between Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne - Casual/PRN position must work a minimum of 72 hours in 6 weeks.

About the Unit

Our Respiratory Care Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages.

Our team of skilled respiratory therapists works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.

We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

Scope of Work

The Respiratory Therapist Flex A agrees to float within assigned hospitals throughout Corewell Health East. This position is scheduled and reports to the Corewell Health East Flex Office located at the Corewell Health Southfield Center.

Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist: implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with general department functions.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

  • Eligible for position after attainment of RRT NBRC status. Required
  • 3 years of relevant experience 3 years clinical experience. Required
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd
  • Department Name
  • Respiratory Float Pool Allied Health - Parent Entity East

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 0.04
  • Hours of Work
  • Variable
  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency

Variable Weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also provide technical support for respiratory equipment and participate in the education of patients, students, and staff.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary careEquipment maintenanceClinical assessmentEvidence-based practiceRRT certification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

4
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
65%
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
18%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Southfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings