Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa, IA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs, Days

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• IA license must be in hand at time of submission
• Iowa SING background clearance required, including criminal and child abuse portions
• All county and state background checks must be fully cleared prior to start
• Mandatory reporter certification required for child and adult
• 10 panel drug screen including opiates required
• Some neonatal and pediatric experience required

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0630-1900

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Ottumwa, Iowa offers access to the Des Moines River and the Wapello County Trails Association network, making it a practical fit for clinicians who enjoy outdoor recreation and a smaller city setting. Greater Ottumwa Park spans more than 300 acres and includes the Beach Ottumwa waterpark, while Bridge View Center hosts concerts and community events near downtown. The city is about 85 miles southeast of Des Moines and roughly 75 miles from Lake Red Rock, offering regional access to shopping, entertainment, and boating. Ottumwa also features the Historic Canteen Lunch district and a walkable downtown area with local dining, arts spaces, and riverfront views.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.