Pays $29.25-$44/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$98k (231 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist | PRN
About the Role
PRN respiratory therapist role. Primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement. Dell Rapids, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Day Shift in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, United States. Location: Avera Dell Rapids Clinic Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.25 - $44/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Avera Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Day Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary interventions for patients across all age groups. They also perform diagnostic testing, maintain respiratory equipment, and document patient progress in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active state license and be certified as a CRT or RRT by the NBRC. Proficiency in respiratory care modalities and the ability to work on-call shifts are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$76k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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...
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