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Ballard Center
Seattle, Washington

Respiratory Therapist SNF

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $35-$45/hr

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Posted 3mo ago

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-$45 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

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.

Requirements

Requires 2-4 years of direct Respiratory Therapy experience and a current state license. Candidates must hold valid CPR/BLS certifications and have knowledge of long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationRespiratory Care Equipment Operation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist SNF at Ballard 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 3,904 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 17 employers

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

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
UKG Wallet - Access earned wages before payday
Continuing Education & Training
Growth Opportunities