Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$36.2-$39.2/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: NCC - Romulus, MI
- Salary Range: $36.20 - $39.20, #ST2022 Respiratory Therapist Opportunity Full Time/Day Shift Join us at Special Tree, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation for brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurological recovery. Celebrating 50 years of innovation, we are Michigan’s first pioneer in neuro-rehabilitation. On our serene wooded NeuroCare Campus, you’ll be part of a collaborative team making a real difference every day
- Position: Full Time Day shift: 7:00 am-7:15 pm
Responsibilities
Deliver outstanding, compassionate care every day. Provide evaluation, treatment, monitoring, testing, and mechanical ventilation. Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment. Educate clients and families on respiratory care programs. Document progress and coordinate with nursing services. Act independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Requirements: Registered as a Respiratory Therapist or Certified by the American Association of Respiratory Care or National Board of Respiratory Care with comparable experience in respiratory care. Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Michigan.
At least 2 years of experience in a critical care, ICU setting is preferred. Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task Benefits/Perks: Outstanding health and retirement benefits Generous paid time off plan Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will provide compassionate care, including evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and mechanical ventilation for patients. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment safety and educating clients and families on respiratory care programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be a registered or certified Respiratory Therapist with a valid Michigan license. At least 2 years of experience in a critical care or ICU setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,904 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$82k | Respiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $78k–$89k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan | 176 active | 3,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
20 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks16 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$37.08-$55.62/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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About Special Tree Rehabilitation System
Benefits & Perks
Living in Romulus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $200k
- Typical market rent
- $1,288/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.