Pays $34.43-$51.65/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (12 jobs)

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UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Part-time pediatric respiratory therapist at UW Health in Madison, WI. Evening/night shifts, every other weekend. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Join UW Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics in United States. Work Schedule: Part-time, 90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 8 or 12-hour evening/night shifts.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred.
  • Work Experience.
  • Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $34.43 - $51.65/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $10,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UW Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to pediatric patients within a Level 1 Trauma Center and ECMO Center of Excellence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and serve as a resource for physicians.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires graduation from a CoARC accredited program and active RCP licensure in Wisconsin, along with CRT, RRT, and BLS/CPR certifications. NRP and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS (preferred)PALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPediatric CareECMOTrauma CarePatient DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary CollaborationNeonatal ResuscitationPediatric Advanced Life SupportBasic Life SupportCritical Care

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Wisconsin's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state — Wisconsin ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000