Respiratory Therapist
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$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
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).
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