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Rocky Mountain Care Group
West Valley City, Utah

PRN Respiratory Therapist- West Valley

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Rocky Mountain Care-Hunter Hollow - West Valley City, UT
  • Salary Range: $32.00 - $35.00Hourly
  • Job Category: Health Care

Job Description

Rocky Mountain Care is seeking a PRN DAY & NOC Shift Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Mission Statement

As a member of your community, our mission is to deliver compassionate health care services to all those entrusted in our care. Through leadership and trust, we function as a cohesive team dedicated to cost-effective, high-quality outcomes for our residents.

We foster an environment of innovation and continual improvement by encouraging creativity and openness. We pledge to value one another through loyalty, respect, and dignity. Integrity, fairness, and kindness are an integral part in all of our business decisions.

About Hunter Hollow – West Valley City, UT Rocky Mountain Care’s Hunter Hollow skilled nursing community in West Valley City provides unparalleled rehabilitation therapy and nursing services and is consistently recognized as a leader in nursing care.

We composed our integrated team of nursing specialists with the most highly trained and most experienced personnel to meet the individual needs of each of our guests in a personal and professional manner.

Coupled with our incredible staff and unbeatable service, guests of Hunter Hollow enjoy breath taking surroundings that provide a wide range of opportunities for their wellness experience. Hunter Hollow in West Valley is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and is available for short and long-term care.

Rocky Mountain Care is a leading provider of Hospice Care, Home Health Care, Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living communities throughout the United States.

Responsibilities Include

Performs respiratory care related procedures in accordance with physician’s treatment plan. Assesses patient’s condition, observes and records patient’s progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy.

Effectively communicates patient status and plans with the IDT staff and family members. Position requirements: Graduated from an accredited respiratory care program. Holds a current and unencumbered UT state license/certification as a respiratory therapist.

Positive attitude, displaying patient care as the first priority “Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws, it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care, LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as “RMC”), to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@rmcare.com.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist performs respiratory care procedures according to physician treatment plans and monitors patient progress. They are also responsible for communicating patient status effectively with the interdisciplinary team and family members.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited respiratory care program and hold a current, unencumbered Utah state license or certification. A positive attitude and a commitment to prioritizing patient care are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient monitoringInterdisciplinary communicationClinical documentationRespiratory therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$73kRespiratory Therapy median $114k (middle half $98k–$133k)234 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerUtah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Utah22 active3,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% no call · 45% 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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

7
<$85k
6
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
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$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%
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 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Valley City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.