Respiratory Therapist

Froedtert ThedaCare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance

Academic Partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short &

Long Term Disability

Free Workplace Clinics

Employee Assistance Programs

Adoption Assistance

Gym discounts

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist Residency Program at Froedtert Health supports recent graduates through a structured 12-month pathway with mentorship, a defined clinical ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. Progression from RCP I to RCP IV is possible as experience, credentials, or education advance, with opportunities for growth and increased responsibilities.

Residency emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance, with a .9 FTE and 3x12 shifts.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required.
• Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is preferred.
• Wisconsin RCP license within 120 days from graduation is required; BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the hospital setting under supervision of a licensed RCP.
• Transition new graduates into professional practice with a preceptor.
• Contribute to patient assessments and care modalities as part of the respiratory care team.

Skills

Mentorship

Collaboration

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

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What Do People Say About Us…

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

Unit

The Respiratory Therapist program supports both new graduates and experienced professionals through a structured 12-month RT Residency Program, a defined Clinical Career Ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. The residency helps new therapists transition into professional practice through hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, ongoing education, critical care training, and advanced procedures. Respiratory therapists can progress from RCP I through RCP IV, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation as they gain experience, earn advanced credentials, or pursue higher education. The program also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Schedule

3 x 12 hour shifts per week. Shift: Day (06:00-18:30) or Night (18:00-06:30) available.

Holiday are assigned and every 3rd weekend

FTE

.9

Bonus

Up to $3k

Job Summary

Comprehensive RT Residency Program: Transition smoothly from student to professional with our structured residency program designed to enhance your skills and confidence over the first 12-months of your career.

• RC Graduate: Students anticipating graduation from an RT program between May and August 2026 are encouraged to apply now for positions that begin in Summer 2026.

The Respiratory Care Graduate position transitions the new graduate into a Respiratory Care Practitioner role post-graduation. The individual will take the skills and knowledge gained in school and clinical experience to work directly with a preceptor to become competent with all equipment, modalities and clinical patient assessments needed to care for patients in the hospital setting. The Respiratory Care Graduate position will provide direct patient care in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures and display the core values of Froedtert under supervision of a licensed RCP.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required. Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an Associates Degree is required. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with Bachelors Degree is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ) is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION

Staff must produce a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin within 120 days from date of graduation. Staff who fail to meet the requirements will be placed into progressive corrective per policy FH-HR.001. (If full application is in review by the State of Wisconsin Licensing board the individual will not progress into the corrective action per policy FH-HR.001). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required. ACLS is preferred.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.