Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$78K–$117K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
The staff respiratory therapist is responsible for the pulmonary care of those patients assigned to them. This care will include initiation and implementation of a pulmonary care plan, with the supervision of or in consultation with a physician.
Aspects of care provided include assessments, diagnostics, treatment, education, and discharge planning. The advanced credential RRT is required to fulfill the special roles of bronchoscopy support, pulmonary diagnostics, and pulmonary rehab.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
- RRT credential (within 3 years of hire)
- MN Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) registration, required.
- Must have BLS and ACLS certification (within 6 months of hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination
Experience preferred, but not necessary.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
NA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
NA
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the pulmonary care of assigned patients, including the initiation and implementation of care plans. Key duties include performing assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and discharge planning under physician supervision.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a MN Respiratory Care Practitioner registration. RRT credential, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required within specific timeframes of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist at Health Partners a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,922 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 43% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.9 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k–$117k | Respiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $71k–$86k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 3% remote · 63% 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 |
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