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Jefferson Regional Med Ctr
Pine Bluff, Arkansas

REGISTERED RESP. THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY THERAPY- PDN(AS NEEDED)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

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What You Should Know About the Registered Respiratory Therapist:

  • This is a 12-hour shift position with typical hours ranging from 7 a. m./p. m.-7 p. m. /a. m.
  • This position is based within Jefferson Regional Respiratory Therapy Department

Job Summary

A registered respiratory therapist assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders, such as but not limited to asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia. They administer respiratory treatments, conduct diagnostic test, and educate patients on breathing techniques and equipment use. Additionally, they collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy is required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
  • Graduate for an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
  • Current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board and Registered through the Nation Board of Respiratory Care RRT credential required
  • Regulatory Requirements: BLS required upon hire or before patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire, PALS/NRP preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, and other respiratory therapists
  • Assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Must be self motivated, have the ability to work independently, maintain a high level of accuracy, and have the ability to handle confidential material
  • 2+ years hospital experience preferred
  • 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
  • Experience in critical care and/ or neonatal care areas preferred
  • Proficiency in various respiratory therapy techniques preferred
  • Experience in an acute care setting preferred

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career growth
  • And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders by administering treatments and conducting diagnostic tests. They also collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board. An RRT credential is required, along with BLS certification and the ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic TestingPatient EducationCollaborationIndependent Work

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas55 active3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 30 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 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Jefferson Regional Med Ctr

Hospitals and Health Care
Pine Bluff, AR
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth

Living in Pine Bluff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$114k
Typical market rent
$1,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
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.