Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$75/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Position Summary
We are looking for a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide quality respiratory care and support to clients in their homes. The RT will assess clients’ respiratory needs, provide treatments, monitor respiratory conditions, and educate clients and families on proper respiratory care and equipment use.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory assessments and treatments
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Manage Patients with Tracheostomies and Ventilators
Perform basic respiratory care, including inserting and removing tubes, adjusting machines, and more
Work with both the family and the patient to ensure their needs are being met, and they understand what is happening.
Qualifications
- Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- Deep understanding of respiratory care, patient care, and best patient practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work Schedule: Flexible shifts available (Day / Evening / Overnight)
- Weekend availability may be required
- Santa Rosa, CA
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 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 ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,962 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $156k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $79k–$109k)71 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 197 active | 3,983 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 14 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT
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Respiratory Therapist II
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Respiratory Therapist
$41.35-$58.48/hrRespiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township
$36.14-$56.23/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,962 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About RLNR Enterprises
Benefits & Perks
Living in Santa Rosa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $704k
- Typical market rent
- $2,582/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 107.8
- 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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.