Registered Respiratory Therapist FT Nights Sign on Bonus available
Compensation
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Job Description
Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Relevant Experience
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
Job Summary
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients.
Performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members.
Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.
May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested
1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
4. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
Provides respiratory therapy services and diagnostic tests for patients with cardiopulmonary system abnormalities. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement optimal patient care plans.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and current RRT registration by the NBRC. Must hold a valid Michigan state license and BCLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 51% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $85k (middle half $78k–$89k)62 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan | 180 active | 4,034 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 51% no call · 53% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 0% offer loan repayment181 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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