**Open to 2025 New Graduates!**
Join the team at Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program,sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Avera is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team!!**May be eligible for a $15,000-$20,000 with a 2-3 year commitment**Position Highlights:Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!Options for Free Health Insurance!Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible forAvera’sStudent Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) fromAverawill help pay down your principal balance faster.Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Job SummaryPrimarily responsible to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Care Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of that therapy. Education and/or ExperienceA graduate of an A.M.A approved school of Respiratory preferred. Certification, Licensure, RegistrationLicensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist in the State of South Dakota is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 6 months of hire date. Work ScheduleVaried Day/Night Shifts: every other weekend, every other holiday, occasional weekend; 72 hours every 2 weeksPayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$26.25 - $39.50 per hourWhat Makes Avera Special