Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$28.34-$44/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A well-established hospital near Colby, Kansas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its team! Monday-Friday schedule, competitive pay, and excellent benefits available!
Pay: $28.34 - $44.00/hour
Respiratory Therapist Opportunity
Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
Monday-Friday Day Shift Schedule
- The Respiratory Therapist will perform and coordinate respiratory therapy services throughout the facility
- The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care across a variety of patient populations and clinical settings
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- Active Respiratory Therapist license required or eligibility to obtain
- Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience required
The Surrounding Kansas Community
- Affordable cost of living with excellent housing options
- Enjoy lakes, parks, hiking trails, hunting, and fishing opportunities
- Family-friendly community with local events and strong schools
- Relaxed rural lifestyle with a welcoming small-town atmosphere
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will perform and coordinate respiratory therapy services throughout the facility. They will provide respiratory care across a variety of patient populations and clinical settings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Respiratory Therapist license or be eligible to obtain one. A minimum of 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,922 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 173 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $59k–$92k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)576 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Kansas | 39 active | 3,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,268 in the last 30 days | 753 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index173 active listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
15 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Colby
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $172k
- Median resident rent
- $750/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 10 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.