Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$27.97-$41.59/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join CHI St. Alexius Bismarck as a Respiratory Therapist – $30K Sign-On Bonus in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Where You’ll Work Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27.97 - $41.59/hour.
- Signing bonus: $30,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with CHI St. Alexius Bismarck in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will coordinate and provide high-quality respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation and diagnostic testing, under physician orders. They are responsible for developing therapeutic goals, formulating care plans, and educating patients and families on disease management.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy and hold a license from the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care. An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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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