Respiratory Therapist II - PT Days
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
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- Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
- Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.
Unit: Must float between FMFH and FWBH. One weekend off per quarter. 2 holidays per year (assigned on rotation).
Schedule: Days position, weekend program one weekend off per quarter. 2 holidays per year (assigned on rotation).
FTE:.6
Job Summary
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures acute care areas and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
Experience Description
Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care is preferred.
Education Description
Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Special Skills Description
Critical thinking skills are required.
Licensure Description
State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification(AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) is preferred. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire (CHD only).
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Practitioner manages and delivers respiratory care procedures across acute and critical care patient populations. They also provide leadership, precept students, and perform assessments in accordance with hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from a CoARC accredited program and possess a Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license. At least one year of experience is required, along with RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist II - PT Days at Froedtert a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,623 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapy Career Context
In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (11 salary observations; 46 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (409 salary observations; 1,785 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
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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