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Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Corewell Health as a Respiratory Therapist – $25K Sign-On Bonus, Night Shift in Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $25,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • On-demand pay program (Payactiv)
  • Discounts directory
  • Optional identity theft protection
  • Home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Corewell Health in Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with a clinical team to diagnose, monitor, and treat lung and breathing conditions for patients of all ages. They perform therapeutic procedures, document care according to regulatory standards, and provide education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications include NBRC registry, BLS, and additional specialized certifications such as ACLS and NRP depending on the department.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationPoint of care testingPulmonary rehabilitationSleep medicineNeonatal resuscitationAdvanced cardiovascular life supportBasic life supportPatient educationBronchoscopyEndoscopyHyperbaric technology

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000
Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program (Payactiv)
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings