Pays Salary Range: $29-$31/hr · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 3,656 in this specialty)
Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Respiratory Therapist role in Las Vegas. $29-$31/hr. Great benefits. UKG Wallet for early pay. Growth opportunities. Make a difference.
Join St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center as a Respiratory Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our dynamic team!
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: Salary Range: $29-$31
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders under physician direction. This includes operating respiratory care equipment and monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center 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 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $28k in an average-cost state — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$31k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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 38 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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