Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics

This Pediatrics position at University of Missouri Health Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

University of Missouri Health Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $46k annually.

This is approximately 84% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $46000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal Respiratory Care, Pediatric Respiratory Care, Invasive Ventilation, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Airway Management, Blood Gas Analysis, Aerosol Therapy, Airway Clearance Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide specialized respiratory therapy services for neonatal and pediatric patients in high-acuity settings, including the NICU and Level I Trauma Center. Act as a key member of emergency response teams such as Code Blue and Rapid Response while managing advanced ventilation and airway procedures.

Benefits package: Health, vision and dental insurance starting day one, Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays, Multiple retirement options with 100% matching up to 8%, Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%), Sign-On Bonus $10,000 or Retention Rewards up to $15,000, Relocation Support $5,000, Student Loan Repayment $2,000/year for 5 years, Shift differentials for evening, night, weekend shifts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.