Repiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$38-$41/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Amberwood Post Acute is Hiring a Respiratory Therapist!
Shift: Full-time, flexible days, 8-hour of 10-hour shifts
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of our senior population? Amberwood Post Acute is a wonderful facility that puts patient care at the forefront of our goals. Join our team and enjoy being part of an amazing workplace. We take great pride in our wonderful staff, strong work culture and 'family taking care of family' environment!
What to Expect
Provide respiratory therapy services
Why Amberwood Post Acute?
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k with match (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
- Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
- Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidates
- Must possess a an active CRT or RRT credential.
- Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in a skilled nursing, acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
Rate Range $38-$41/hour
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us at Amberwood Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will provide essential respiratory therapy services to residents at the facility. They will work as part of a team to ensure high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential. A minimum of one year of respiratory experience in a skilled nursing, acute, or subacute unit is preferred.
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Denver
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $560k
- Typical market rent
- $1,881/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.4%
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.