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The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision fo a Licensed Respiratory Thearpist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in ...

The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision fo a Licensed Respiratory Thearpist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in ...

The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision fo a Licensed Respiratory Thearpist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in ...

Must transition into graduate respiratory therapist position immediately. * Illinois externs: The status of an extern shall not exceed 3 years from date of enrollment in an approved program. * Strong ...

Must transition into graduate respiratory therapist position immediately. * Illinois externs: The status of an extern shall not exceed 3 years from date of enrollment in an approved program. * Strong ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship respiratory therapy extern in the United States is $43.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $53.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Respiratory Therapy Extern vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectInternship Respiratory Therapy ExternRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsTypically enrolled students or recent graduates; may not hold full licensureLicensed professionals with required state credentials
Work EnvironmentLimited hands-on responsibilities, supervised clinical experienceFull clinical duties in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational programs, internships, hospitals for trainingHealthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics as licensed practitioners

In summary, an Internship Respiratory Therapy Extern is a student or recent graduate gaining supervised clinical experience, whereas a Respiratory Therapist is a licensed professional providing full patient care. The extern role is a stepping stone towards becoming a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

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Infographic showing various Internship Respiratory Therapy Extern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,915 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Respiratory Therapy Extern - Southfield

Henry Ford Health System

Southfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
GENERAL SUMMARY
A Respiratory Therapy Extern is defined as a person who is a full-time student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, preferably affiliated with HFHS, and works at the hospital in addition to their clinical studies.
Under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, the extern performs basic tasks, which have been learned in class and practiced in the School Laboratory setting. These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at area hospitals.
The extern follows all HFH Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successful passing of theoretical and practical competencies, administered by HFH Departmental leadership. As the externs progress in knowledge and experience, their job scope widens, as they demonstrate more and more skills and proficiencies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Full-time student in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, preferably affiliated with HFHS.
Extending their expected graduation date, due to failing grades or dropping out of a Respiratory Therapy program is a condition for automatic termination as a Respiratory Therapy Extern.
After graduation, the extern may apply for employment as a respiratory therapist and may be hired, based on meeting the educational and experience criteria, as well as availability of position openings for the Registered Respiratory Therapist job description. In either case, their employment as a Respiratory Extern will cease after graduation. Successful completion of academic and clinical HFH competencies, specific for each task.

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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

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Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1915