Respiratory Therapist - $30K Hiring Incentive, Days

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 15K (2+ yrs)

Sign-on bonus 10K (<2 yrs)

Relocation assistance 15K

Kettering study materials $375

Health benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin is recruiting an Emplify Health by Gundersen Respiratory Care professional. You will provide respiratory care with autonomy, collaborating across departments to improve patient outcomes and manage cardiopulmonary assessments.

The position offers a 0.5 FTE schedule (40 hours every 2 weeks), day shifts with weekend rotation and generous sign-on/relocation incentives, plus comprehensive benefits and a strong training partnership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• RCP license by the state of Wisconsin required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 2 years of hire.
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Works with autonomy while collaborating across departments to improve patient health.
• Assesses cardiopulmonary status to develop and evaluate respiratory care plans.
• Addresses education and training needs of patients and families in outpatient settings.

Skills

Autonomy

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

CRT certification

RCP Wisconsin license

RRT certification (within 2 years)

Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join the Emplify Health by Gundersen Respiratory Care team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team!

What you will work

• 0.5 FTE = 40 hours every 2 weeks
• Day shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays
• Shift Differentials: PM – $2.50/hour | Nights – $4.00/hour | Weekends - $3.00/hour

What you will do

• Working with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of your patients
• Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan
• Identifies and addresses the special needs, education and training of patients and families in outpatient settings

What you will get

• $15K sign-on bonus for candidates with 2yr+ experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366)
• $10K sign-on bonus for candidates with less than 2 years of experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366)
• $15K in relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Starting rate of $33.78/hr + more for experience
• $375 towards Kettering Study Materials
• An engaged team with a welcoming environment that is supportive of new and current staff
• A well thought out training partnership
• A top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits and much more!

What you need

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, within 2 years of hire)
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

About Emplify Health by Gundersen: Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.