Respiratory Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Work Weekends. Get Rewarded. 33% Bonus Included!!
Join the Black River Health Team!
We are excited to announce an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care Assistant at Black River Health. This position is primarily based at the Hospital Campus in our Respiratory Care department. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our growing team!
- SHIFT: Full-time, Day Shift Weekender; 72 hours per pay period, benefited
- BONUS: Full-time Licensed Weekenders earn a 33% bonus on all weekend hours worked, paid each pay period! This is a great way to increase your earnings while providing essential weekend care.
Respiratory Therapist: Join Our Growing Team!
The Respiratory Therapist plans and provides comprehensive patient care, manages available nursing resources, and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
Essential Duties: SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Educational Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with one year to complete Registry exam
- BLS upon hire
- NRP certification within 3 months of hire
- ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin
Respiratory Care Assistant
GAIN EXPERIENCE WHILE COMPLETING YOUR DEGREE – ASK US ABOUT: FLEXIBLE HOURS WHILE FINISHING YOUR DEGREE
Provides clinical support to Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) in delivering safe and effective respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Works under direct and indirect supervision of an RRT to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality patient care while gaining supervised clinical experience aligned with an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Essential Duties: SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Educational Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and have completed their first year of coursework and are expected to complete all program requirements—courses and clinical rotations—within the next six (6) months
- Must be in good standing, meaning you meet all academic and clinical requirements and are not on academic or disciplinary probation
- BLS certification is required within 3 months of hire
Make Black River Health your home, we make transitions seamless. You will also appreciate excellent benefits, a positive and pleasant healthcare environment that values teamwork, and a passionate focus on patient care. Now is your chance to join this new and exciting opening at Black River Health.
"Black River Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan."
Key Responsibilities
The role involves planning and providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. It requires collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and be a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Wisconsin. Required certifications include BLS, with NRP, ACLS, and PALS required within specific timeframes after hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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- Includes weekends
Living in Black River Falls
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $254k
- Median resident rent
- $543/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.