CoxHealth·Springfield, Missouri
The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory interventions and develops care plans based on patient history and physical assessments. Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilation, and performing diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1831 SLC-CH Respiratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Hours: 6:30 PM-7:00AM
Work Shift: Night 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).
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Program and hold a Missouri State License and RRT credential. NRP certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Missouri, allied health employers often look for occupational therapy candidates who can start with full licensure and NBOTC registration, so demand tends to favor applicants who are already credentialed. These roles are competitive because clinics, schools, and rehab settings want candidates with an ACOTE-accredited degree, an unencumbered state license, and readiness to work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and registration before applying.