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Viva Talent Solutions
Denver, Colorado

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48-$52/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Big Heart. Great Skills. a Little PRN Energy.

  • Join VIVA Talent Solutions | PRN Respiratory Therapist
  • You know the difference a good breath can make-and you bring the skills, calm, and compassion to help residents breathe a little easier.
  • We love having people like you on our team.

VIVA Talent Solutions is our internal PRN program, connecting caring clinicians with opportunities to support residents and care teams across our communities. Whether you're looking to add hours or bring your experience to a new setting, we'd love to connect.

A Little About Us

We take great care seriously-and believe there's room for kindness, personality, and a little fun along the way.

Behind every treatment is a person who deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard. We're looking for respiratory therapists who bring clinical confidence and a caring approach to every interaction.

What You'll Bring

A valid license. Your clinical skills. Your team-player attitude.

And the most important part? You care.

You stay calm when things get busy, communicate clearly, and show up ready to make a difference for residents and your team.

What You'll Do

Assess residents' respiratory status and provide treatments according to provider orders and established care plans.

Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance.

  • Monitor residents' responses to treatment, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly.
  • Manage and monitor respiratory equipment within your scope of practice, training, and facility protocols.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, and other care team members to support individualized care.
  • Help residents, families, and caregivers understand respiratory treatments and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, treatments, and resident responses.
  • Follow infection prevention practices and ensure respiratory equipment is used and maintained safely.
  • Support coverage across assigned communities, including travel or floating as needed.
  • Follow professional standards, applicable regulations, and company policies.

What You'll Need

  • Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • A valid respiratory therapist license in the state where you'll provide services.
  • Applicable respiratory therapy credentials and current certifications required for the position.
  • Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • A dependable, professional approach and a commitment to person-centered care.

Ready to Put Your Skills and Your Heart to Work?

  • We'd love to learn more about you, your availability, and what you're looking for in a PRN opportunity.
  • Apply today and let's talk about your place on the VIVA team!

Key Responsibilities

Assess residents’ respiratory status and administer prescribed treatments, monitoring responses and promptly communicating changes or concerns. Maintain respiratory equipment and accurate documentation, educate residents and caregivers, follow safety and infection prevention practices, and collaborate with care teams across assigned communities.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program and hold a valid respiratory therapist license in the state where they will work. The role also requires applicable respiratory therapy credentials and current certifications, strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills, and a dependable commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory AssessmentRespiratory Therapy AdministrationResident MonitoringRespiratory Equipment ManagementClinical CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationResident And Family EducationClinical Documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

6
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
7
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
5
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

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$39.59-$58.83/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.