Respiratory Therapist SNF
Listed compensation
$35-43/hr
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our dynamic team!
Salary Range: $35-43 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. They will operate respiratory care equipment and monitor patient physiological responses under physician direction.
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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist SNF at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$89k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $78k–$95k)570 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 738 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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