Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapy position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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.

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $93k 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 Denton, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Ventilator Management, Patient Assessment, Tracheostomy Care, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Clinical Leadership, Electronic Health Records, Emergency Resuscitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Performs complex respiratory therapy treatments and assessments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides clinical leadership, staff training, and manages respiratory equipment and policies within the facility.

Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.