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Rapid City, South Dakota

RT Respiratory Therapist PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Come Build Your Career with Vibra Healthcare!

Rehab and CCH of the Black Hills is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

Hospital Details

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills is equipped with 36 inpatient medical rehabilitation beds and 18 long-term acute care beds. As a new cornerstone of specialized care in the region, our hospital uniquely combines two levels of care under one roof.

This integrated approach allows us to offer comprehensive care solutions for patients who’ve suffered a range of debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions.

At the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills, we are dedicated to delivering advanced treatments and compassionate care to help our patients recover and regain their independence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy/procedure manual. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, and sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Required Skills

  • Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program required.
  • Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified
  • Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment required.
  • Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
  • ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required within six (6) months of hire.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

One (1) year critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience preferred. Ability to project a professional image.

  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
  • Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
  • Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

  • Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
  • FREE prescription plans
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
  • Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
  • Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
  • Pet Insurance
  • Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Respiratory Therapy program and hold a current, active license as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist. The role requires BLS certification and the ability to obtain ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Artificial airway managementRegulatory complianceOrganizational skillsIndependent decision makingComputer literacy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$90k
9
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vibra Healthcare

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans
401K matching