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Black River Health
Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our Respiratory Department. Black River Health has immediate openings for a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist plans and provides comprehensive patient care, manages available nursing resources, and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.

  • Part-time, Night Shift; 60 hours per pay period, with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation, benefited

Essential Duties Include

  • Provides clinical evaluation and assessment of all age groups of patients served by the facility including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Evaluates patient assessments and responses to interventions and takes appropriate action according to established standards.
  • Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation on appropriate forms.
  • Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
  • Maintains knowledge and competency in respiratory therapy for all ages of patients, including, but not limited to ventilators, noninvasive ventilation, CPAP, and other respiratory modalities.

Educational Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Care required
  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with one year to complete Registry exam
  • BLS upon hire
  • NRP certification within 3 months of hire
  • ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin

At Black River Health, your work makes a real difference in the lives of families right here at home. Guided by our mission—outstanding and comprehensive healthcare for you and your family, delivered locally with compassion—we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to a team that values heart, skill, and community impact.

"Black River Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan."

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive clinical evaluation and patient care across all age groups, including neonatal and geriatric patients. They also manage nursing resources, collaborate with the healthcare team, and facilitate effective discharge and referral plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and possess or be eligible for RRT or CRT certification. Required certifications include BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS, and a Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVentilator managementPatient educationDischarge planningNeonatal carePediatric careGeriatric care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 35 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 weekends

Living in Black River Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Median resident rent
$543/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
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 Black River Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Black River Falls, WI
201-500 employees

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