Respiratory Therapist
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Salary Range: $47–$51 /hr
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our dynamic team!
Salary Range: $47 - $51 per hour
We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist to help us ensure the well-being of our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication, and collaboration, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision.
What Makes Us Special?
- UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
- Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
- Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.
Are You Ready to Contribute to a Team, Committed to Excellent Customer Service and Dedicated to Each Individual’s Unique Talent?
If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:
As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), you will be responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Under the direction of a physician, you will set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, while carefully monitoring each resident’s physiological responses to therapy.
Must Have
- 2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Respiratory License in the state.
- Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
- Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with multiple residents.
- Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment.
- Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders under physician direction. This includes operating respiratory care equipment and monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
Requirements
Requires 2-4 years of direct respiratory therapy experience and a current state license. Candidates must hold valid CPR/BLS certification and have knowledge of long-term care regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Stockton Nursing Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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