Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time)

1 month ago

Denver, Colorado$42.63/hrPart TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pima Medical Institute as a Respiratory Therapy Instructor – Part-Time in United States. Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty) Location: Denver, CO | Campus: On-Site Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 32 Hours/Week) | Day Shift Hiring Range: $34.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership: Develop and deliver daily lesson plans, lectures, and hands

on laboratory demonstrations that meet CoARC and ABHES curriculum goals.

Student Success: Track student performance and implement retention strategies to maintain a target 80% success rate across all classes.

Clinical Excellence: Evaluate student performance in laboratory settings, ensuring they master the technical skills required for clinical rotations.

Requirements

Credentialing: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational (clinical) experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Education: Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR four (4) years of relevant job

related training.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70,949 - $88,670/year

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Pima Medical Institute in United States.

Key Skills

Instructional LeadershipLesson PlanningLaboratory DemonstrationsStudent Performance TrackingRetention StrategiesClinical Excellence EvaluationMentorshipCurriculum AdvisingAdministrative IntegrityRecord KeepingGuest Speaker CoordinationPulmonary MechanicsBlood Gas Lab SupervisionMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time) at Pima Medical Institute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Pima Medical Institute is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Pima Medical Institute lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $71k to $89k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Instructional Leadership, Lesson Planning, Laboratory Demonstrations, Student Performance Tracking, Retention Strategies, Clinical Excellence Evaluation, Mentorship, Curriculum Advising. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The instructor will develop and deliver lectures and hands-on laboratory demonstrations aligned with curriculum goals, while tracking student performance to maintain high success rates. Responsibilities also include evaluating technical skills, providing academic advising, maintaining accurate recor...

Benefits package: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with 10% Employer Match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Colorado Paid Sick/Leave, Public Health Emergency Leave, PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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