Pays $30.75-$46.25/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (519 jobs) · Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,656 in this specialty)
Lead Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Lead Respiratory Therapist, day shift, M-Th. $30.75-$46.25/hr. PTO day 1. South Dakota.
Join Avera Health as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, $30.75-$46.25/hr in United States. Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.75 - $46.25/hr.
- PTO available day 1
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development with hands-on training and mentorship
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist performs, evaluates, and coordinates diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. They also serve as a resource for department staff, assisting with orientation and the development of unit goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess an active state license along with RRT or CRT certification. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of general and critical care respiratory experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Respiratory Therapist at Avera Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 519 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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