Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$53.06-$63.99/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: $53.06 - $63.99 Hourly
  • Job Shift: Night

Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital, Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco.

Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended recovery periods.

Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support their unique recovery journey.

We are proud to hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best possible outcomes.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy/procedure manual. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, and sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. This position is a full time NOC shift based in our San Francisco facility. NEW GRADS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the respiratory process.

Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: One (1) year critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience preferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Working knowledge of computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office and electorinic medical records (EMR). Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment required. Documented proof of obtained degrees for regulatory compliance purposes. Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Life, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing quality-oriented patient care and performing support activities such as equipment maintenance and setup. They operate respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, valid license as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist and possess BLS and ACLS certifications. One year of critical care or ventilator experience is preferred, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Artificial airway managementElectronic medical recordsPatient educationCollaborationOrganizational skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k 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$110k–$133kRespiratory Therapy median $94k (middle half $79k–$110k)68 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in California194 active3,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 22 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

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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 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Kentfield, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
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.