Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Listed compensation
$93.6K - $97.8K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
This isn't your typical RT job.
For nearly 30 years, respiratory therapy has been missing from long-term care. We're bringing it back.
This is a new model of care — where you're not just treating symptoms, you're owning outcomes. You work with the same residents every day, track their progress, and build real relationships. No passing through like in a hospital. No hospital grind. Just respiratory care done right, with the time and autonomy to actually do it.
If you've ever wanted to see your impact over weeks and months instead of a single shift — this is it.
What You'll Do
- Provide hands-on respiratory care — nebs, assessments, airway clearance, and more
- Track resident progress and adjust care plans over time
- Partner directly with nursing and physicians to improve outcomes
- Be the respiratory expert in the building
What You Need
- Active state and national RT license in good standing (RRT or CRT)
- Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program
- Current BLS (or within 30 days of hire)
- ACLS if working ventilator units (or within 6 months of hire)
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently
- Why Banyan
- Consistent patients — you actually see improvement over time
- Autonomy — you're the respiratory lead in the building
- Support — we handle the backend (billing, scheduling, compliance) so you can focus on care
- Growth — help build something new in post-acute respiratory care
- Better pay + referral bonuses — bring your favorite coworkers with you
- The role, practically
- Setting: Travel between nearby partner facilities
- Schedule: Depends on FT/PRN status; 7 am - 7 pm shifts
- Physical: Frequent walking, standing, reaching and handling of respiratory equipment throughout the day
The bottom line This is relationship-based care with real outcomes. If you want to change how respiratory care is delivered in post-acute settings — apply. Banyan Pulmonary Services is an equal opportunity employer. We lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose — ensuring every life we touch breathes easier. One Breath, One Team, One Act of Kindness at a Time.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on respiratory care including nebulizers, assessments, and airway clearance while tracking resident progress. Partner with nursing and physician teams to adjust care plans and improve clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Requires an active state and national RT license (RRT or CRT) and graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. Candidates must hold current BLS certification and possess strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
10 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution10 jobs
Annual compensation range
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Health · Sacramento, California
Respiratory Therapist II
Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California
Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT
$45.05 - $63.70/hrRespiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township
$36.14-$56.23/hr