Pays $35-$45/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$97k (54 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (4.2/10, vs 3,713 in this specialty)
About the Role
Full-time home respiratory therapy. On-call required. New grads welcome. Bakersfield, CA.
Join Valley Oxygen LLC as a Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, New Grads Welcome in Bakersfield, California, United States. New grads encouraged to apply! About the Role: The Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in the healthcare team by providing specialized respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic breathing disorders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $45/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Valley Oxygen LLC as a Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, New Grads Welcome.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic breathing disorders by administering therapies and monitoring patient progress. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans and maintain essential respiratory equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess current state licensure or certification. Strong manual dexterity, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 54 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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