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Dove Healthcare
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Empower your future with Dove Healthcare.
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center is the only State-approved ventilator dependent skilled nursing center in the Chippewa Valley and one of only six in Wisconsin, ensuring high demand and steady census.
Supported by a higher staff ratio and innovative technology, you'll care for patients living with advanced, chronic respiratory needs and complex medical conditions, including IVs, tube feedings, wound care, and more.
You'll feel confident knowing you are part of an experienced team that includes a board-certified pulmonologist; nurse practitioner; 24-hour respiratory therapist coverage; ventilator certified nursing team; wound care certified nurse; on-site dialysis; and physical, occupational, and speech therapists with ventilator and tracheostomy training.
Located in the heart of the Chippewa Falls, WI medical community since 1987, our 44-bed Regional Vent Center has a strong history of weaning patients from ventilators and tracheostomies and helping them return home whenever possible.
Experienced professionals, as well as new graduates, are encouraged to apply.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

As a respiratory therapist (RT), you will

care for patients with tracheostomy, ventilator, and other extensive respiratory needs
provide ventilator management
tracheal tube changes, suctioning, and care
administer respiratory medications and services
clean and maintain respiratory equipment
utilize proper interpretation of pulse oximetry

Shift Options

Full-time
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Every other weekend required
Every other holiday required
Health and Wellness Benefits
choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family!
company paid life and AD&D insurance
dental and vision Insurance
wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement
supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer
paid time off (PTO)
floating holiday
employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
early wage access through DailyPay
childcare assistance - up to 20%
401k, with company match
financial planning resources
referral bonus - up to $700 per referral
Career Development
tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities
continuing education
career mapping
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.

About Dove Healthcare

Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, and Superior.
Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.
For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist will provide direct patient care, including ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and suctioning. They are also responsible for administering respiratory medications and maintaining respiratory equipment.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced professionals and new graduates. Candidates must be prepared to work in a skilled nursing environment with complex respiratory needs.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Respiratory medication administrationPulse oximetry interpretationIV managementEquipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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About Dove Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness Coverage
Accident Coverage