Respiratory Therapist Instructor (RRT) - Hospital to Classroom - Full-time

Pima Medical Institute

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San Marcos, California$44.57/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pima Medical Institute as a Respiratory Therapist Instructor – No Weekends, Employee-Owned in United States. You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care—navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating the small victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact.

Key Responsibilities

lead labs, using your clinical experience to prepare students for real-world scenarios.

coordinate externship opportunities to bridge the gap between school and clinical practice.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74K - $93K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Pima Medical Institute in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyClinical instructionPatient careVentilator managementCurriculum implementationStudent mentorshipLesson planningAcademic complianceGradingAttendance trackingMS OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationClinical supervision

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RRT and State RCP license with at least 3 years of clinical hospital experience. An associate degree in respiratory therapy is required, or 4+ years of equivalent experience.

EducationHealthcarevia Ultipro

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Instructor (RRT) - Hospital to Classroom - Full-time at Pima Medical Institute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Pima Medical Institute 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.

Compensation Analysis

Pima Medical Institute lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $93k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Marcos, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Clinical instruction, Patient care, Ventilator management, Curriculum implementation, Student mentorship, Lesson planning, Academic compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The instructor will deliver lectures and lead labs to prepare students for clinical practice while monitoring student progress to ensure success. Additionally, they will manage administrative tasks such as grading, attendance, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Benefits package: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Medical Insurance (PPO & HDHP with HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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