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Pima Medical Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada

Respiratory Therapist Instructor (Part-Time)

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$38.75/hr

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Instructor (Part-Time)

Location: Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Campus) | On-Site

Type: Part-Time (16 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt

Department: Respiratory Therapy Program

Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Position Summary

Shape the future of respiratory care! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our CoARC-accredited Las Vegas program as a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist Instructor (16 hours/week).

In this role, you will transition your clinical expertise from the bedside to the classroom and lab. You will lead high-fidelity simulations, mentor students through complex clinical concepts, and guide practical demonstrations to ensure the next generation of Nevada's Practitioners are prepared for modern healthcare. This part-time schedule offers an ideal way to inspire future therapists while maintaining flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Instruction & Simulation Leadership

  • Lab & Lecture Delivery: Develop and deliver dynamic lesson plans, interactive lab sessions, and practical demonstrations tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Simulation Training: Utilize modern simulation technology to create immersive, real-world learning environments for clinical skill mastery.
  • Field Integration: Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and clinical site insights to bridge classroom learning with bedside practice.

Student Mentorship & Academic Management

  • Retention & Support: Monitor student progress and attendance, serving as a mentor to support an 80%+ student success rate through proactive coaching.
  • Academic Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate student records, including weekly attendance logs and final course grades, in compliance with institutional policy.
  • Accreditation Compliance: Ensure all instructional activities adhere to CoARC accreditation standards and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education:
  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
  • (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
  • Credentials & Licensure:
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Active, unrestricted Nevada State RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) license.
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital or acute care setting.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn institutional Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) or more years of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • Strong classroom management and verbal/written communication skills.

Compensation & Part-Time Benefits

  • Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour.
  • Schedule: Part-Time (16 hours per week).
  • Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
  • Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
  • Benefits: Nevada Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Additionally, a minimum of three years of clinical practice in a hospital or acute care setting and an active Nevada State RCP license are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lesson PlanningCoARC Accreditation Compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

6
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
27%
CME allowance
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$39.57-$59.35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,704 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Plan with up to 10% Employer Match
Nevada Paid Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs