Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Nights)

This Respiratory Therapy position at Evergreen Health 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.

Evergreen Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $41k to $69k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $69000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Washington.

Washington 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 care, Patient assessment, Mechanical ventilation, Airway management, Spirometry, Pulmonary mechanics, Clinical evaluation, Oxygen delivery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, and diagnostic evaluation for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They conduct therapeutic procedures, monitor mechanical ventilation, and initiate respiratory support in emergency settings.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, On-demand virtual health care, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.