Registered Respiratory Therapist - University Hospital - Nights

1 day ago
Columbia, Missouri$30.96 - $46.92 per hourFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Missouri Health Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights, Sign-On Bonus, Columbia MO in United States. Shift: Nights Department: Respiratory Therapy Compensation: · Base Pay Range: $30.96 - $46.

Key Responsibilities

  • Missouri. EMPLOYEE

Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-Temp) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
  • Educational Permit holders must be a graduate of a respiratory program.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) month as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $30.96 - $46.92/hr
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $5,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with University of Missouri Health Care in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyBlood Gas AnalysisOxygen TherapyInvasive VentilationNon-invasive VentilationAirway MaintenancePulmonary Diagnostic TestingElectronic Medical RecordsInfection ControlPatient EducationBronchoscopy AssistanceEmergency ResponseClinical MonitoringPulmonary Function Testing
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Compensation Analysis

University of Missouri Health Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $46k annually.

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: $46000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$46k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: Administer respiratory therapy procedures and emergency interventions across general, progressive care, and ICU units. Act as a key member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response, and Trauma Response teams while maintaining detailed electronic medical records.

Benefits package: Health, vision, dental day one, Generous paid leave, 9 holidays, Retirement with 100% match up to 8%, Tuition assistance 75% employee, 50% family, Sign-On Bonus $10,000, Retention Rewards up to $15,000, Relocation support $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Missouri Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
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Benefits & Perks

Health, vision, dental day one
Generous paid leave
9 holidays
Retirement with 100% match up to 8%
Tuition assistance 75% employee, 50% family
Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Retention Rewards up to $15,000
Relocation support $5,000

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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