Respiratory Therapist - Full-time, $30K Hiring Bonus

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La Crosse, WI Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 11, 2026
Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join the Emplify Health by Gundersen Respiratory Care team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team while making a great wage! 

What you will work: 

  • 0.9 FTE = 72 hours every 2 weeks  

  • Rotating Day/Night rotation. Every third weekend and rotating holidays

  • Shift Differentials: PM – $2.50/hour | Nights – $4.00/hour | Weekends - $3.00/hour

What you will do: 

  • Working with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of your patients 

  • Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan 

  • Identifies and addresses the special needs, education and training of patients and families in outpatient settings 

What you will get: 

  • An engaged team with a welcoming environment that is supportive of new and current staff 

  • A well thought out training partnership 

  • A top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits and much more! 

  • A $15,000 sign on bonus for those with 2+ years of experience - half is paid out after 6 months and the other half on day 366.

  • $10,000 for 0-2 years of experience!

  • $375 towards Kettering Study Materials

  • $15,000 in Relocation (must meet the relocation guidelines)

 

What you need: 

  • Associate degree in respiratory therapy 

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care 

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, within 2 years of hire) 

  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

About Emplify Health by Gundersen:

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

About this role

Summary

Assess patient respiratory status, develop care plans, train patients, work autonomously with team collaboration

Job title

Respiratory Therapist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

La Crosse, WI; on-site role; flexible shift work

Salary

$10k–$15k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CRTRCPBLS

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

respiratory carepatient assessmentpatient education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

La Crosse, WI, USA

On-site City