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Detroit, Michigan

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Up to $16,000 Sign on Bonus, Based on Relevant Experience

DMC Harper University Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.

In collaboration with the registered respiratory therapist, provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for uncomplicated patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to assist with developing optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients. Performs assessments for patients and evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy.

1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Certification (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

3. BCLS certification required.

4. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

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Key Responsibilities

Provides respiratory therapy services and diagnostic tests for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities under the direction of a registered therapist. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement effective cardiopulmonary care plans.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and an associate degree in Science or Allied Health. Must hold a CRT certification from the NBRC, BCLS certification, and a Michigan state license.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingTherapeutic proceduresClinical collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 55% have no call, 39% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $85k (middle half $78k–$89k)64 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Michigan155 active3,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 55% no call · 39% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$16k sign-onMichigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · <1% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,263 in the last 30 days749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
14
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
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$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, Michigan
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $16,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education
Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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