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Banyan Pulmonary Services
Bridgeton, Missouri

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full Time and PRN Positions

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83K–$94K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

This isn't your typical RT job.

For nearly 30 years, respiratory therapy has been missing from long-term care. We're bringing it back.

This is a new model of care — where you're not just treating symptoms, you're owning outcomes. You work with the same residents every day, track their progress, and build real relationships. No passing through like in a hospital. No hospital grind. Just respiratory care done right, with the time and autonomy to actually do it.

If you've ever wanted to see your impact over weeks and months instead of a single shift — this is it.

What You'll Do

  • Provide hands-on respiratory care — nebs, assessments, airway clearance, and more
  • Track resident progress and adjust care plans over time
  • Partner directly with nursing and physicians to improve outcomes
  • Be the respiratory expert in the building

What You Need

  • Active state and national RT license in good standing (RRT or CRT)
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program
  • Current BLS (or within 30 days of hire)
  • ACLS if working ventilator units (or within 6 months of hire)
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently
  • Why Banyan
  • Consistent patients — you actually see improvement over time
  • Autonomy — you're the respiratory lead in the building
  • Support — we handle the backend (billing, scheduling, compliance) so you can focus on care
  • Growth — help build something new in post-acute respiratory care
  • Better pay + referral bonuses — bring your favorite coworkers with you
  • The role, practically
  • Setting: Travel between nearby partner facilities
  • Schedule: Depends on FT/PRN status; 7 am - 7 pm shifts
  • Physical: Frequent walking, standing, reaching and handling of respiratory equipment throughout the day

The bottom line This is relationship-based care with real outcomes. If you want to change how respiratory care is delivered in post-acute settings — apply. Banyan Pulmonary Services is an equal opportunity employer. We lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose — ensuring every life we touch breathes easier. One Breath, One Team, One Act of Kindness at a Time.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on respiratory care, including assessments and airway clearance, for residents in long-term care settings. Partner with nursing and physicians to track progress and adjust care plans to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program with an active state and national RT license (RRT or CRT). Current BLS is required, and ACLS is necessary for those working in ventilator units.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentNebulizer TreatmentCare Plan AdjustmentIndependent WorkVentilator Management

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

5
<$120k
0
$120k-130k
3
$130k-140k

Annual compensation range

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$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 (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 6 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 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Bridgeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Median resident rent
$1,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Banyan Pulmonary Services

Health and Human Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance