Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$28.34-$44/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
This well-established hospital, located near Norton, KS, is seeking a full-time, permanent Respiratory Therapist to join its organization. Great leadership and administration team!
Pay Range: $28.34 - $44.00/hour
Respiratory Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Schedule: day shift
- Great benefits, including health/dental/vision coverage
Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing and coordinating respiratory therapy services across the facility
Respiratory Therapist Requirements
- Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license or be eligible to obtain one
- BLS/CPR is required, with ACLS within six months
- 1-2 years of experience is required
The Kansas Area
- Known for its wide-open landscapes and peaceful rural lifestyle
- Many scenic areas that incorporate water and hiking trails
- Features a small-town, family-friendly atmosphere with a strong community
- Offers a low cost of living and affordable housing
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing and coordinating respiratory therapy services across the facility. They will work as part of a team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license or be eligible to obtain one. The role requires 1-2 years of experience and certifications in BLS/CPR, with ACLS required within six months.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 166 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Norton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $125k
- Median resident rent
- $598/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 7 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.