Skip to content

Therapy & rehab

Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift - 10K Sign-on Bonus

University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • Days
  • ACLS

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Arkansas post a median of $35.74 an hour, the middle half $35.37–$40.37, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $35.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

Respiratory therapists in Arkansas: pay by town and employer

The Physical, Occupational, Speech & Respiratory Therapy job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly

Medicare rating of University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Medicare gives University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Arkansas's hospitals average 2.8). 75% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 13% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Arkansas hospitals by rating.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Medicare lists University of Arkansas Medical Sciences as a government hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

What Arkansas requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory therapist license, from the Arkansas State Medical Board (Respiratory Therapy Examining Committee).

  • At least 18, no listed felony, background check, high school diploma or equivalent, completed a board-approved respiratory care program, passed the CRT exam, plus the application and fee.
  • Staying active: Renewed annually on or before the last day of the birth month, with no grace period; 12 hours of continuing education per renewal period (Board FAQ).

Respiratory therapist jobs and requirements in Arkansas · Every state's rule

Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.4%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.22x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs

About the job

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date:

01/31/2027

Type of Position

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

Department

ICE | NRSL Respiratory Therapy IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions

Schedule: Full-Time; Day Shifts Available

New Graduates Welcome to Apply

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for UAMS Medical Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
  • Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care.
  • ACCS, NPS, ACLS

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

10K Sign-on Bonus is available

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), patient education, mechanical ventilator setup and management. Assists in codes and rapid responses.
  • Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas
  • Enters patient treatment notes in e-chart system and/or places documentation in patient charts
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Stand: Frequently
  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Walk: Frequently
  • Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
  • Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
  • Push and pull weight :100+ lbs
  • Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
  • Talk: Frequently
  • Hear: Continuously
  • Taste or smell: Occasionally
  • Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
  • Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment
  • Noise Level : Moderate
  • Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
  • Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

#UAMSRespiratory

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Frequent Physical Activity

Occasional Physical Activity

Benefits Eligible

Yes

From University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

Selected agencies hiring now

All agencies and apps →

These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.

Sponsored

Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.

Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.

New physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in Arkansas, by email

One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.

About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hires nurses, front-office staff and advanced practice providers in Arkansas.

Hires in ArkansasPay on its listings: 4.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

More physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs

A licensed therapist?

One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.

Create my profile

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences openings, sent to you weekly

Each week we send the newest postings from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.