Respiratory Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's respiratory therapist job market centers on major health systems including Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Michigan Medicine, with strong demand across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Many Michigan hospitals actively recruit internationally trained RTs to fill critical care and neonatal units, making visa sponsorship a real consideration for qualified candidates.
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About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.
At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future.
Because it's only impossible until it isn't.
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care
For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist
Scope of Work
Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. As a team member in delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.
- Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
- Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
- Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
- Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
- Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
- Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
Required
- LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
If you are currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program, we would encourage you to apply to connect with a Recruiter to discuss:
- Locations
- Position Levels and Requirements
- Bonus Programs
- Benefits Programs
-
Potential Start Dates
-
RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply
- This is a Part-Time RT Position offering Full Benefits and the ability to pick up Shifts
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Respiratory Therapy HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
24
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program, excluding CHW RT Apprentices)
About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.
At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future.
Because it's only impossible until it isn't.
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care
For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist
Scope of Work
Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. As a team member in delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.
- Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
- Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
- Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
- Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
- Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
- Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
Required
- LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
If you are currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program, we would encourage you to apply to connect with a Recruiter to discuss:
- Locations
- Position Levels and Requirements
- Bonus Programs
- Benefits Programs
-
Potential Start Dates
-
RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply
- This is a Part-Time RT Position offering Full Benefits and the ability to pick up Shifts
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Respiratory Therapy HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
24
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Respiratory Therapist Job Roles in Michigan
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Which companies sponsor visas for respiratory therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems are the most active sponsors. Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health (now part of Corewell Health), Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan, and Sparrow Health System have all sponsored foreign national respiratory therapists. Corewell Health operates across West Michigan and the Detroit metro area, giving it one of the broader hiring footprints in the state for allied health roles.
Which visa types are most common for respiratory therapist roles in Michigan?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for respiratory therapists in Michigan, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Some employers also use the EB-3 immigrant visa for permanent sponsorship, which is common in healthcare given established PERM labor certification precedents for allied health roles. Canadian and Mexican RTs may also be eligible for the TN visa under the USMCA.
Which cities in Michigan have the most respiratory therapist sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its surrounding metro area, including Dearborn, Royal Oak, and Troy, account for the largest share of respiratory therapist positions in Michigan given the concentration of major hospital systems there. Grand Rapids is a growing hub anchored by Corewell Health's Butterworth and Blodgett campuses. Lansing and Ann Arbor also see consistent demand, particularly Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor for specialized and academic medical roles.
How to find respiratory therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters respiratory therapist job listings in Michigan to show only roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through listings that won't consider international candidates. You can filter by city, visa type, and employer to focus your applications on Michigan health systems that have actively sponsored RTs before.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for respiratory therapists seeking visa sponsorship?
Michigan requires respiratory therapists to hold a valid state license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and most employers will require this before or shortly after hire. Candidates trained outside the U.S. typically need to verify their credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) before applying for licensure. Hospital systems affiliated with academic medical centers, like Michigan Medicine, may also require additional credentialing steps for specialized units.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored respiratory therapist jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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