Respiratory Therapist Intern II - OPT

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunity- Career Pathways &"

Academic Partnership with the Medical 

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, WI, offers a Respiratory Therapist Residency Program designed for new graduates and experienced professionals. It provides hands-on clinical rotations, mentorship, and a defined Clinical Career Ladder with opportunities for advancement and balanced work‑life integration.

The program supports professional growth through ongoing education, advanced procedures, and collaborations within a large regional health network, including a partnership with MCW, while promoting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education program is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory care duties as directed by the medical staff.
• A preceptor is identified prior to the start of each rotation for supervision of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentorship

Collaboration

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education program

High School diploma or equivalent 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

Flexible scheduling to meet needs of students. Weekend shifts and PM shifts required. Must be available to work 8 hours per week

FTE

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Job Summary

Performs basic respiratory care duties as directed by the medical staff and in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures. The individual will have a preceptor identified prior to the start of each rotation for supervision of duties. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

Successful completion of all first year clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required. Must be and remain in good standing within the respiratory therapy program. Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred. Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care/state Society for Respiratory Care is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

Currently enrolled in an entry or advanced level accredited Respiratory Therapy Education program is required. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.