Pays $35.5-$53.25/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$85k (9 jobs) · Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,713 in this specialty)
Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)
About the Role
Lead Respiratory Therapist. Nights, 4x10 schedule. No assigned holidays. Loan forgiveness up to $21K. Milwaukee, WI.
Join Advocate Health as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Nights, Loan Forgiveness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Department: 36402 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: (4) 1700-0230 shifts per week with flexibility.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.50 - $53.25/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plans with Employer Match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with Advocate Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist oversees daily operations, acts as a clinical resource, and collaborates with leadership to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. They perform specialized respiratory treatments, manage equipment, and provide education to patients and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, an active RRT credential, and a state RCP license. A minimum of 3 years of experience in respiratory care is typically required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT) at American Addiction Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (52 salary observations; 225 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,964 salary observations; 8,877 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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