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Kalispell, Montana

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Lincare is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist / Nurse to join a growing team. This employee is responsible for the setup of home medical equipment, including ventilators, monitors, CPAP/BiPAP units, and/or other related equipment. The employee will also educate and train patients on the proper usage of prescribed equipment.

  • Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options to fit individual needs
  • An inclusive, open, and friendly environment focused on associates and their success
  • Ample training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth

Job Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and provide education on home medical equipment that includes, but is not limited to CPAP/BiPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, and/or mechanical ventilators
  • Inspect, test, and adjust home medical equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
  • Review prescription and patient information to assess condition and determine suitable treatment administration, compatible with physician orders
  • Maintain patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
  • Maintain current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts
  • Work on-call after hours and weekends as needed
  • Frequency is determined by center size and number of employees available to share

Qualifications

  • In all states CRTs and RRTs are qualified for this position
  • Subject to state law/regulation, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinicians may also be qualified for this position
  • Must remain certified, registered, or licensed by the applicable state and/or national board governing clinical practice or as otherwise permitted by law
  • Must have reliable personal vehicle to visit patients throughout assigned territory
  • Mileage reimbursement is provided
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance in state of residence, per company policy
  • In-depth knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands

  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.

Key Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining home medical equipment such as ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP units. They also provide essential education and training to patients regarding the proper use of their prescribed respiratory equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationMedical equipment setupVentilator operationCPAP/BiPAP maintenanceOxygen concentrator operationNebulizer operationClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 3,989 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $86k–$116k)406 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Montana25 active3,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,296 in the last 30 days739 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,989 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
11
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
3
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
38%
PSLF eligible
19%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 60% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,989 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Lincare

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Mileage reimbursement

Living in Kalispell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$537k
Typical market rent
$1,888/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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