Respiratory Therapist RRT

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a Respiratory Therapist RRT – Sign-On Bonus in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Benefits: * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. * Future Security: 401(k) with matching * Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan support up to $10,000
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Educational tuition assistance
  • Competitive pay and full benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures while monitoring patient responses and implementing treatment plans. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and maintain accurate documentation of all respiratory treatments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RRT certification along with ACLS and PALS credentials, with NRP and STABLE certifications required for NICU roles. A minimum of 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentVentilator managementAirway maintenanceArterial blood gas puncturesElectronic medical record systemsInfection controlEmergency interventionsOxygen therapyClinical documentationRegulatory compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 67 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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PSLF eligible
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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with matching
Student loan support up to $10,000
Educational tuition assistance
Competitive pay and full benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance