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Solano Post Acute
Vallejo, California

Respiratory Therapist SNF (Weekends/ Fri-Sun)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$48/hr

The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Weekend Respiratory Therapist (12hr: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) (RRT or CRT) to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $48.00 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 Weekend 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 will evaluate and treat residents with breathing disorders under physician direction. They are responsible for operating respiratory care equipment and monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy.

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

Patient evaluationRespiratory equipment operationEmergency responsePhysiological monitoringNursing terminologyRegulatory compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$96k–$100kRespiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $80k–$114k)72 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in California197 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $1k) · 6% offer loan repayment206 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
13
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
8
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
77%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Solano Post Acute

Hospitals and Health Care
Vallejo, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
UKG Wallet (early wage access)
Continuing education & training
Growth opportunities

Living in Vallejo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$503k
Typical market rent
$2,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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