Respiratory Therapist

WillinghamWorks; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Willingham Works is building a pre-screened pool of Respiratory Therapists in Owensboro, Kentucky and surrounding areas. We are not opening immediate positions; we want to connect qualified RTs with future opportunities at partner hospitals and clinics.

We value clinical-led screening and work with facilities that respect RT scope of practice, aiming for honest placement conversations. This pool is led by Willingham Works, a nurse-led, woman-owned staffing firm.

Qualifications

• Active RT license in Kentucky or Indiana.
• CRT or RRT credential.
• Experience in adult ICU, NICU, pediatric ICU, ER, sleep lab, pulmonary clinic, home health, vent management.
• New RT grads with credentials are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build pre-screened candidate pool of Respiratory Therapists for future needs.
• Screen clinical experience and credentials during pre-screening.
• Coordinate with partner hospitals and clinics about opportunities.

Skills

RT license

CRT/RRT

ICU experience

New grads welcome

Job description

Owensboro, United States | Posted on 05/11/2026

Willingham Works is a woman-owned, family-led staffing and consulting firm that partners with organizations nationwide to deliver smart, scalable, people-first solutions. We connect exceptional talent with opportunity — and back it all with real-world experience, heart, and hustle.

Founded by Rebecca Willingham, a dynamic leader in project management and transformation, Willingham Works is rooted in the belief that great work starts with great people. Our infinity symbol logo honors Rebecca’s late mother, a woman of endless love and strength — and a daily reminder of the legacy we’re building.

Job Description

ABOUT WILLINGHAM WORKS

Willingham Works is a nurse-led, woman-owned small business based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. We build long-term relationships with healthcare facilities across Kentucky and southern Indiana, and we maintain an active candidate pool of qualified Respiratory Therapists.

WE ARE BUILDING OUR CANDIDATE POOL

We are talking with Respiratory Therapists in Owensboro, Kentucky,and the surrounding 10-mile area who are open to learning about future opportunities. This is NOT an immediate opening — we're building a pre-screened candidate pool so when our partner hospitals and clinics have RT needs, we have the right people ready.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Active RT license in Kentucky or Indiana
• CRT or RRT credential
• Experience in any of: adult ICU, NICU, pediatric ICU, ER, sleep lab, pulmonary clinic, home health, vent management
• New RT grads with credentials are welcome to apply

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

• Clinical-led screening — we evaluate experience, not just credentials.
• We work with hospitals that respect RT scope of practice and have appropriate workloads.
• Honest conversation about each placement before you commit.
• WOSB-certified.

COMPENSATION

RT engagements typically pay $28 – $40 per hour, varying by facility, shift, and specialty experience.

LOCATION: Owensboro, Kentucky42301 — and within a 10-mile radius.