Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$42 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri post a median of $36.86 an hour, the middle half $35–$38.94, across 27 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Missouri earn a median of $37.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Respiratory therapists in Missouri: pay by town and employer
About the job
Respiratory Therapist
We are looking for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist who will be a part of an inter-disciplinary professional team delivering exceptional assessment and treatment for patients with chronic and acute cardiopulmonary illness.
Summary
This position assumes responsibility for caring for and completing tasks that contribute to high quality, safety and effective care. This position will execute protocols, administer respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
Employee Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
- Daily Pay Option
- 401K
- Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary
- Paid Time Off & Flexibility
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Personal Day Benefit
- Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team
Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluates and assesses patient’s respiratory needs to make recommendations.
- Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient’s condition and response to stimuli.
- Provides patient education for disease, medications and treatment.
- Providing therapeutic, diagnostic and respiratory services.
- Ensuring the efficient delivery of respiratory services.
- Continually evaluating the effectiveness of therapies given to patients.
- Knowledge and experience with ventilation (invasive and noninvasive), airway management and spirometry, endotracheal intubation/ extubating, oxygen assessment, required.
Qualifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist and RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support
- Evidence of sound organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills with ability to work well in a skilled nursing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellent customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, management, and other members of the community and public.
Equal Opportunity Workplace:
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
From Vertical Health Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Vertical Health Services
Vertical Health Services operates 15 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri, Tennessee and Washington. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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