Respiratory Therapist II | Freeman West | Full-Time

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

About Us – Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy consists of state licensed, professionally trained respiratory care practitioners and therapists.

Our team is there to assess the needs of patients and provide therapies to help speed the healing and recovery to return to the highest possible level of cardiopulmonary health as quickly as possible.

We are looking for compassionate individuals with critical thinking skills to quickly solve problems and work alongside our team.

Schedule: Full-time (36 hours per week)

What You'll Do

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders. Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and / or implements care plan. Manages complex patient / ventilator systems within protocol guidelines. Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions. Works independently within departmental guidelines.

Requirements

  • Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) though the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Licensed as an RCP in Missouri.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
  • PALS Provider preferred.
  • ECMO experience
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner
  • AHA ACLS within 180 days.
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Preferred Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Freeman Perks and Programs

  • For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
  • Health, vision, dental insurance
  • Retirement with employer match
  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Extended Sick pay
  • Disability pay
  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with cardiac or pulmonary disorders. They manage complex ventilator systems and implement care plans while anticipating potential patient crises.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVentilator managementCardiac carePulmonary careClinical data analysisCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist II | Freeman West | Full-Time at Freeman Health System 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 3,671 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs

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<$95k
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$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the top 10% of 3,671 Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

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About Freeman Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Joplin, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid time off (PTO)
Extended Sick pay
Disability pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members