Respiratory Therapist I - Days

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist I - Days at UCSF a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Respiratory Therapy position at UCSF is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

UCSF lists compensation for this psychologist position at $102k to $126k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Airway maintenance, Ventilatory support, Arterial blood gas analysis, Cardiopulmonary diagnostics, Patient assessment, Aerosol medication administration, Emergency response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation for patients. They also perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and educate patients and families on equipment use.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Pension, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.