Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Viva Talent Solutions as a Respiratory Therapist – Skilled Nursing, Colorado in United States. Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives?
Key Responsibilities
- With appropriate authorizations, performs arterial puncture, operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining acid-base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of respiratory system.
Requirements
- POSITION SUMMARY Under direction of Unit Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders.
- Upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $83K - $98K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Viva Talent Solutions in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Respiratory Therapist position at Viva Talent Solutions includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Viva Talent Solutions is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Viva Talent Solutions lists compensation for this psychologist position at $83k to $98k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($83k–$98k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Mechanical ventilation, Arterial blood gas analysis, Chest physical therapy, Pulmonary function studies, Nebulizer operation, Oxygen administration, Patient monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for residents with breathing disorders under medical direction. Duties include operating respiratory equipment, performing diagnostic tests like arterial blood gas analysis, and conducting therapeutic treatments to clear a...
Benefits package: Medical insurance with Rx benefits, Dental insurance, Vision care, Paid vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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