Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1083 Respiratory Care Unit South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

Varied Day Shift, 36 hours weekly

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

• Up to $6000 Sign-On Bonus (upon requirements for RRT)
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• Up to $1.50 Certification pay
• $0.50 BS pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

Job Description:

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the health care team who has completed a CoArc approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may be in this position for up to 180 days. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may perform care in all areas of the hospital. This care is to include medicated and non-medicated therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, application and titration of oxygen therapy, pulmonary diagnostic testing and arterial blood gas performance and analysis. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses the patient to assist in formulation of a respiratory care plan. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist will respond to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.

Join a high-performing Respiratory Care Department at Cox South, where you’ll work alongside skilled clinicians, supportive physicians, and dedicated care teams in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

What You’ll Do
Provide respiratory care across a wide range of acute settings while practicing at the top of your license, including:
• Supporting 6 critical care units, a 28,000 square foot Emergency Department, and 9 inpatient floors
• Performing advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations
• Delivering care using cutting-edge ventilator management, non-invasive support, and therapy protocols

Why Join Our Team
• Self-scheduling options that promote work-life balance
• Collaborative environment with a dedicated pulmonology group of 8 physicians
• Strong leadership support from a Medical Director who champions respiratory therapy as a vital part of the care team
• Exceptional interdisciplinary relationships with nursing and physicians who rely on your expertise
• Opportunity to continuously grow your skills and practice at the top of your licensure

We are a team grounded in compassion, integrity, respect, and teamwork. We believe every patient should be cared for as if they were someone dear to you.

About Springfield

Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure, including the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium, Springfield Cardinals baseball, nearby Branson entertainment, scenic state parks, and a vibrant downtown.

Apply today to join a team committed to exceptional respiratory care!

Education:
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
▪ Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience:
▪ No prior experience required
Skills:
▪ Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
▪ Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
▪ Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
▪ Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
▪ Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
▪ Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory. Must pass the RRT boards within 180 days.

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Why work here?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION
To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION
To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES
Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

About Us

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.