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Madison, Mississippi

Respiratory Therapist, Certified (CRT) PRN

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Job Description

Certified Respiratory Therapist- Inpatient Rehab Facility

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital- Madison, MS

PRN

Your Experience Matters

At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary

The Certified Respiratory Therapist supports the delivery of respiratory care by assisting with patient treatment, equipment maintenance, and supply management.

This role requires strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include administering routine therapy, responding to emergencies, monitoring patient conditions, providing patient and family education, and ensuring the proper functioning and availability of respiratory equipment and supplies.

The position also involves handling confidential information and adhering to healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of education: Certificate, Associate’s degree
  • Graduate of Program in Discipline, required or validated by current licensure
  • (BLS) Basic Life Support required
  • (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred
  • (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
  • (NRP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred

Why Choose Us

  • 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.

Connect with our Allied Health Recruiter!

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Traci.Earnhart@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net].

About Us

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is a brand new 40-bed bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Madison, Mississippi. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist supports respiratory care delivery by assisting with patient treatments, equipment maintenance, and supply management. Responsibilities include administering routine therapy, responding to emergencies, and providing education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate or associate's degree and be a graduate of an accredited respiratory program. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, with additional certifications like ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyEmergency responsePatient monitoringPatient educationHealthcare compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
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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.

  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$2,348/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Professional development opportunities