Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sevita as a Respiratory Therapist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Provides direct patient care respiratory services as assigned.
- implement techniques, methodology, and treatment modalities related to respiratory care.
- provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regar.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care Technology preferred.
- Two years’ experience Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current California credential to practice Respiratory Care.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible for registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $36-42/hr
Work Schedule
- PRN, Night Shift schedule.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Sevita as a Respiratory Therapist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Sevita 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 psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Sevita is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Sevita lists compensation for this psychologist position at $75k to $87k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $42 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($75k–$87k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Mechanical ventilation, Airway management, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Emergency response, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist delivers direct respiratory care to subacute patients, including managing mechanical ventilation and monitoring patient response to therapy. They also act as a clinical resource for the healthcare team and participate in emergency procedures like cardiopulmonary resuscitati...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
6d ago
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