Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapy position at Altru Health System 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.

Altru Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $45k annually.

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: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic treatment, Therapeutic treatment, Patient education, Medical record documentation, Respiratory equipment maintenance, Pain assessment, Electronic medical record. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, and educates patients and families. They are also responsible for documenting care, maintaining respiratory equipment, and communicating patient status to the care team.

Benefits package: Health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, Dental plan, Vision plan, Life and disability insurance, Education assistance, Paid time off (PTO). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.