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Highland Hills Post Acute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38/hr

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT), $38/hr., full-time

Highland Hills Post Acute | Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA

Now hiring RTs at $38/hr. Mon.- Fri. with a new leadership team that's all-in on making this a place people want to stay.

"Come as you are. Stay because you want to."

New leadership. Fresh energy. A team that sees you.

Highland Hills Post Acute is a 200-bed skilled nursing and post-acute care facility at 1105 Perry Highway in Pittsburgh's North Hills. We're entering an exciting new chapter. Our new Administrator and Director of Nursing are bringing fresh ideas and a real commitment to the people who make this building run, starting with you.

We believe showing appreciation is how you build a place where people feel valued and seen. Our Administrator is focused on retention and employee engagement, with regular activities and recognition built into how we work, not just added on top of it.

Here's What You Can Expect

A laid-back, welcoming vibe. No need to be someone you're not. We value professionalism, but you'll never have to fake it here.

  • A strong census, backed by a dedicated marketing team, so your hours are steady and reliable.
  • A long-tenured, knowledgeable HR team who will make onboarding smooth and answer your questions along the way.
  • Leaders who are invested in you, and who want to hear your ideas.

What We Offer

  • $38/hr.
  • PTO for your birthday
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition
  • Multiple healthcare plans to fit your budget
  • Free telehealth visits
  • HSA & FSA available
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PRN opportunities across 8 facilities in our regional network

Your Day-to-Day

You'll evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary disorders. You'll work under the supervision of our DON to make sure care meets current state, federal, and local standards.

What You'll Need

  • Degree from accredited respiratory program
  • CRT certification
  • Extensive knowledge of the respiratory system and related disorders and illnesses
  • Ability to empathize with a vulnerable population
  • PointClickCare (PCC) experience is a plus
  • SNF experience preferred

Grow With Us

Dreaming of nursing school or a specialty? Tell us about it! We value helping our staff grow, and our nursing school loan repayment program is one way we back that up. Bring up your goals in your interview.

Once you're onboarded, you can also pick up PRN shifts at any of our 8 regional facilities. Let us know at your interview if you're interested.

About PACS

As part of the PACS network, you'll join America's fastest-growing network of post-acute care facilities. We're redefining healthcare through love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary disorders. Ensure all care meets current state, federal, and local standards under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited respiratory program and a CRT certification. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of the respiratory system and related disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient evaluationDiagnosisCardiopulmonary disorder treatmentEmpathyClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Highland Hills Post Acute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,845 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 19 employers

8
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Highland Hills Post Acute

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$38/hr
PTO for your birthday
Employee engagement activities and recognition
Multiple healthcare plans
Free telehealth visits
HSA & FSA available
401(k) with company match
PRN opportunities across 8 facilities