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Lifepoint Health
Missoula, Montana

Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Respiratory TherapistPart-time

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Where We Are

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Position Summary

Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
  • Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
  • Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
  • Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
  • Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
  • Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
  • Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
  • Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
  • Participates in performance improvement and required education.

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice
  • Certifications: BCLS

What We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Community Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions while collaborating with physicians to implement treatment plans. They also perform diagnostic testing, provide patient education, and maintain respiratory equipment readiness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license. Additionally, a BCLS certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentBlood gas analysisEquipment maintenanceSterilizationCalibrationEmergency responseMedical gas distribution

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

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

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $70k–$111k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Montana23 active3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,913 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$85k
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$95k-105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
22% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Life, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match
Wellness Programs

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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