Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$93k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, State Benefits in Denton, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $5797.67 - $7761.50/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, State Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs complex respiratory care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including assessments, treatments, and equipment management. They also provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy and be certified as a respiratory care practitioner by the State of Texas Medical Board. Experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred, along with proficiency in advanced respiratory diagnostics and equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 46 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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