Respiratory Therapist - PRN - University Hospital

This Respiratory Therapy position at University of Missouri Health Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $41000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Blood Gas Analysis, Oxygen Therapy, Invasive Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation, Airway Maintenance, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing, Electronic Medical Records, Infection Control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide respiratory therapy procedures in general, progressive care, and ICU settings, including emergency response for Code Blue and Trauma teams. Responsibilities include administering ventilation, managing airways, and documenting patient care via electronic medical records.

Benefits package: Shift differentials, Special pay $8/hr until 6/27/26. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.