The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patient respiratory needs and selects or troubleshoots appropriate equipment and services. They also instruct patients and caregivers on equipment use and develop comprehensive respiratory care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and hold an RRT credential. Additionally, a Missouri Respiratory License and a Class E Driver’s License are required.
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)
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Job Description
A Registered Respiratory Therapist possesses the clinical expertise for assessment of patient/client respiratory equipment needs and for the selection and troubleshooting of appropriate equipment and/or services provided to meet those needs. They are also skilled in instructing patients and/or caregivers on the care and use of equipment/supplies/therapies associated with respiratory care and disease management along with creating care plans for respiratory care and disease management. This care is provided in the home environment, hospital, clinic or Home Support office.
Education
Required:
Graduate of an accredited
Respiratory
Therapy
Program
Experience:
Preferred: 2 years clinical and 1 year home care experience
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work well with the public
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement with employer match
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Missouri Respiratory License AND Class E Driver’s License within 30 days of hire AND Must have RRT credential Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. 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. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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.
