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Horizon Health
Paris, Illinois

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN NIGHTS

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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from $21/hr

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Job Description

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities.

We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris.

Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary

The registered respiratory technician provides respiratory care treatments and services as specified by a physician and/or departmental policies. Interacts as a team with physicians, RNs, NAs, USs, the patient and their families to develop a plan of care.

Communicates with ancillary departments to provide services to the patient and their families. Has contact with a variety of patients of all ages (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), as well as the mentally and physically challenged.

Essential Functions

  • Administers respiratory and pulmonary treatments, PFTs, EKGs, ABGs, according to established policies and procedures.
  • Complete and accurate documentation of pertinent information in eMAR
  • Functions within regulatory standards for IDPH, TJC, and OSHA
  • Inspect, test, dissemble, clean, reassemble, and troubleshoot all respiratory equipment as required.
  • Provides patient education regarding respiratory home care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Communicates with interdisciplinary services about patient needs as indicated.
  • Maintains competencies of all job related duties; infection control, OSHA blood borne pathogens, TB/respiratory protection plan, policies and procedures, disaster manual, safety Manual.
  • Is willing to be flexible to meet patient care needs. Cooperates to provide coverage when needed. Cross trains to other areas as needed. Accepts assignments willingly.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Preferred

OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC

  • Current Illinois license for Respiratory Therapy Technician required.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS preferred.
  • 3-6 months RRT experience preferred

Position Information

Location: 721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944

Hours: PRN NIGHTS

Pay Rate

Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for Registered Respiratory Therapist role. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist provides respiratory care treatments and services as specified by a physician and departmental policies. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and maintain respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a current Illinois license. Certification as an RRT or CRT, along with BLS and ACLS certifications, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Equipment maintenanceTroubleshooting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN NIGHTS at Horizon Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k
Median resident rent
$777/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Horizon Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Paris, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee 403(b)
Health savings account with company match
Vacation
Sick leave