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Windsor Cypress Gardens
Riverside, California

Respiratory Therapist SNF

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36-$38/hr

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring
a Respiratory Therapist (PER DIEM) to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $$36-38$$ per hour

We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re
looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist to help us ensure the well-being of
our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication,
and collaboration, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision.

What Makes Us Special?

* UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
* Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
* Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
* Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are You Ready to Contribute to a Team, Committed to Excellent Customer Service
and Dedicated to Each Individual’s Unique Talent? 

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), you will be responsible for the
evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Under the
direction of a physician, you will set up and operate various types of
respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of
respiratory diseases, while carefully monitoring each resident’s physiological
responses to therapy.

Must Have

* 2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy.
* Current Respiratory License in the state.
* Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
* Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
* Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws,
regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Nice to Have

* Experience working with multiple residents.
* Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment.
* Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill
set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a
reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect
to pay for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for residents with breathing disorders under physician direction. They must operate respiratory care equipment and monitor physiological responses to therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-4 years of direct respiratory therapy experience and a current state respiratory license. A valid CPR/BLS certification and knowledge of long-term care regulations are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRespiratory equipment operationPhysiological monitoringEmergency response

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday
Competitive Wages
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Growth Opportunities
Continuing Education & Training