No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$96k (median of 71 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Day shift respiratory therapist at Scripps La Jolla. Full-time, benefited. San Diego, CA.
Join Scripps Health as a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) – Day Shift in San Diego, California. This is a benefited, Full time, day shift position as an RCP at La Jolla Memorial hospital. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Benefits & Compensation
- Benefited position
- Professional development programs
- Great Place to Work Certified
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Scripps Health in San Diego, California.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and implements respiratory care while performing technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. They also participate in quality control and maintain the flow of patient care in collaboration with other caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California RCP license and American Heart Association BLS certification. One or more years of acute care experience and graduation from an AMA School of Respiratory Care are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 71 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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