Respiratory Therapist $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (No Weekends)

Legacy Healthcare

Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with employer match
Employee Concierge Program
Internal advancement opportunities
Supportive leadership invested in your
Paid daily through Tap Check

Job summary

Harmony House Care Center in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT/RRT/CRT/CRTT/CCT) to join our Respiratory Care team. This full-time role offers a weekday schedule with no weekends and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, providing meaningful patient care and balance.

Whether an experienced RT or a new graduate, you will assess, monitor, and treat residents, manage ventilators and Trach care, and develop individualized respiratory care plans in collaboration with a

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC‑accredited program is required.
  • Iowa license or eligibility to obtain licensure is required.
  • Credentials: CRT, CRTT, RRT, or CCT are required/desired.
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
  • New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments.
  • Provide ventilator management and monitoring.
  • Deliver tracheostomy (Trach) care.
  • Administer respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy.
  • Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Monitor residents' respiratory status and modify treatments as appropriate.
  • Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately.
  • Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory care.

Education

Associate’s degree (minimum) from a CoARC‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Iowa Respiratory Therapist License (or eligibility)
CRTT, CRT, RRT, or CCT credential
BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
New graduates are encouraged to apply

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT/RRT/CRT/CRTT/CCT)
Harmony House Care Center | Waterloo, Iowa

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Looking for a Respiratory Therapist position that offers work-life balance without sacrificing meaningful patient care?

At Harmony House Care Center, we're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus along with a weekday-only schedule, no weekends, no on‑call responsibilities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents every day.

If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, use your clinical expertise, and still enjoy your evenings and weekends, we'd love to meet you.

Harmony House Care Center in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our specialized Respiratory Care team. Whether you're an experienced RT or a new graduate, we invite you to explore a career where your skills make a lasting difference every day.

Why Join Harmony House?

Work-life balance matters.

  • Flexible weekday scheduling is available to support your work-life balance.

  • Tell us what works best for you, we're committed to finding a schedule that fits both your life and our residents' needs.

  • No routine weekends.

  • Full-time benefits

  • Part-time applicants welcome, we're flexible for the right candidate

Who Should Apply?

We're looking for Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care and making a difference in the lives of others. We encourage applications from:

  • Experienced Respiratory Therapists (RT, RRT, CRT, CRTT, or CCT)

  • New graduate Respiratory Therapists ready to launch their careers

  • Graduates of Hawkeye Community College and other CoARC‑accredited Respiratory Therapy programs

  • Respiratory Therapists seeking a weekday schedule with no routine weekends

  • RTs looking for greater work‑life balance while continuing to care for residents with ventilators, tracheostomies, and respiratory needs

Whether you're an experienced RT or just beginning your career, Harmony House Care Center is committed to investing in your success.

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:

  • Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments

  • Provide ventilator management and monitoring

  • Deliver tracheostomy (Trach) care

  • Administer respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy

  • Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members

  • Monitor residents' respiratory status and modify treatments as appropriate

  • Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately

  • Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory care

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • Associate’s degree (minimum) from a CoARC‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program

  • Iowa Respiratory Therapist License (or eligibility)

  • CRTT, CRT, RRT, or CCT credential

  • BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Benefits
  • Competitive wages – applicable shift differentials available

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Employee Concierge Program

  • Internal advancement opportunities

  • Supportive leadership invested in your success

  • Get paid as you earn – paid daily through Tap Check.

If you're passionate about respiratory care and looking for a position that values both your clinical expertise and your personal time, we'd love to meet you.

Conveniently located in Waterloo for applicants from Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Denver, La Porte City, Independence, and the surrounding Cedar Valley communities.

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