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Humboldt Park Health
Chicago, Illinois

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Multiple Shifts Available

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39-$49/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team of Compassionate Healthcare Professionals!

We are continuously seeking dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to join our growing team. This is an evergreen posting for current and future openings across different shifts and employment statuses. Whether you're an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for your next opportunity or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, we encourage you to apply.

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development.

Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Full-Time Employees

Benefits May Include

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service
  • Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Additional voluntary benefits

Part-Time Employees

Benefits May Include

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service
  • Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility

PRN Employees

Benefits May Include

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility

Requirements

  • Opportunities for additional shifts

If you're passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care and improving patient outcomes, and you want to explore opportunities across a variety of specialties, shifts, and employment statuses, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for current and future Respiratory Therapist openings throughout our organization.

Positions are filled based on departmental needs, qualifications, licensure, and experience levels. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding opportunities that best match their background and career interests.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care to individuals in an acute care hospital setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient health needs and support community wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient careClinical assessmentPatient monitoringCritical careHealthcare delivery

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

12
<$110k
5
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
3
$130k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,927 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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 Humboldt Park Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service
Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility
Employee wellness programs
Additional voluntary benefits