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Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, 12 hours

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION: To assess patients based on their medical history for admission
into the Pulmonary Rehab Program. Assists in the development of exercise
prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy. Manages care plans
and new patient intakes. Provides support with oxygen administration and
titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation. Monitors SpO2 saturations
for every patient, provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and
coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease. Assists
patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification
principles.

EDUCATION: AS degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelors preferred

EXPERIENCE: RRT required; 1 year clinical experience required; BLS required,
ACLS required; RPFT, AE-C, NRP desirable. 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist assesses patients for the pulmonary rehab program and develops personalized exercise prescriptions. They also manage care plans, provide oxygen therapy, and educate patients on breathing mechanics and lifestyle modifications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess an RRT certification with at least one year of clinical experience. Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required for the role.

Certifications

NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Pulmonary rehabilitationExercise prescriptionOxygen titrationSpO2 monitoringPatient educationClinical assessmentCare plan managementEquipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution16 jobs

4
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
62%
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,889/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
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.