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Freeman Health System
Joplin, Missouri

Respiratory Therapist II, NICU + Float

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

About Us – Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapy consists of state licensed, professionally trained respiratory care practitioners and therapists. Our team is there to assess the needs of patients and provide therapies to help speed the healing and recovery to return to the highest possible level of cardiopulmonary health as quickly as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals with critical thinking skills to quickly solve problems and work alongside our team.

Schedule: Full-time (36 Hours per Week)

What You'll Do

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders. Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and / or implements care plan. Manages complex patient / ventilator systems within protocol guidelines. Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions. Works independently within departmental guidelines. This position will float between NICU and the floor.

Requirements Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) though the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed as an RCP in Missouri. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider within 365 days. S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner within 365 days. Preferred

Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. PALS Provider. Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid time off (PTO) Extended Sick pay Disability pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of our employees.

Freeman in Joplin, Missouri, is a 460-bed, three-hospital system providing comprehensive healthcare services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiac or pulmonary disorders, specifically floating between the NICU and general floors. The role involves managing complex ventilator systems and implementing care plans based on clinical data analysis.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC and licensed as an RCP in Missouri. NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications are required within one year, with ACLS and PALS preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationVentilator ManagementCardiopulmonary CareNeonatal CareCrisis InterventionPatient Treatment Planning

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

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<$85k
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$85k-95k
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$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Joplin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,237/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Freeman Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Joplin, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program
Paid time off
Extended sick pay
Disability pay