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OSF HealthCare
Dixon, Illinois

Respiratory Therapist Registered

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.49-$37.05/hr

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Job Description

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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

This position also includes a weekend differential of $3.25/hr

Eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus!

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist II provides age-appropriate respiratory care across all patient populations, in accordance with evidence-based practices, medical center protocols, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines.

This role involves close collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in supporting patient outcomes through skilled interventions and continuous assessment.

The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings, including emergency rooms, intensive care units, general medical floors, homecare and clinics.

They will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

*Both CRT and RRT candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with the RRT credential would have a higher pay scale.

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Licensure/ Certification

Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.

New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.

Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.

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  • OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care across various patient populations and settings, including emergency rooms and intensive care units. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient assessmentEmergency care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$77kRespiratory Therapy median $85k (middle half $80k–$92k)47 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Illinois140 active3,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 13 employers
6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 19 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 3,994 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends
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About OSF HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Peoria, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 sign-on bonus
Weekend differential of $3.25/hr
24 hours vacation and holiday time available day 1 for 5+ years experience
Generous time-off benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package

Living in Dixon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$196k
Typical market rent
$1,113/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.