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Respiratory Therapist - $30K Hiring Incentive, Days

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
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

20

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!

What You Will Work

  • 0.5 FTE = 40 hours every 2 weeks
  • Day shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation 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

  • $15K sign-on bonus for candidates with 2yr experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366)
  • $10K sign-on bonus for candidates with less than 2 years of experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366)
  • $15K in relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Starting rate of $33.78/hr more for experience
  • $375 towards Kettering Study Materials
  • 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!


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

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