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Gunnison Valley Health
Gunnison, Colorado

Respiratory Therapist, Part time Days!

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$46/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Share your talents in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of patients. From infants to the elderly, we need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving! We are looking for the right person to join our small and specialized respiratory care team and continue with us on the journey to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Benefits

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

  • A culture of continuous learning, and tuition reimbursement
  • Work/Life balance in an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca
  • No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Where You’ll Live

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.

This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

  • Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care
  • Experience Have at least 2 years of experience in acute Respiratory Care medicine to include general floor care, emergent medical and trauma stabilization/treatment, newborn stabilization, NICU, PFTs.
  • Licenses/Certification: Certified or Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. Current BLS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the Cardiopulmonary Team, you will:

  • Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Possess and demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas of respiratory care for the adult, pediatric and newborn patient.
  • Communicate with patients, families, and physicians and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Assist in the orientation and training of new clinical staff to familiarize them with the administration of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
  • Get involved with community education and development.

Shift - Day shift

Schedule - 7am - 7pm, 1-2 days/week with rotating call and weekends

Status - PT

Compensation: $31.00 - $46.00/hr, depending on experience.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a full-time or part-time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full-time staff are automatically enrolled in the 401 (a) plan as of the date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Occasionally - Standing, sitting, changing position, reaching, reaching across midline, crouching, stooping, stairs, lifting/lowering 50 lbs, pushing/pulling 50 lbs

Frequently – Walking, handling, pinching, carrying (0-20 lbs)

Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTherapeutic ProceduresNICU CareClinical TrainingPatient Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Part time Days! at Gunnison Valley Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist - per diem, day shiftPer Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota

$39.59-$58.83/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hours Days

$29.71-$53.49/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve

$29.71-$53.49/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Gunnison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$665k
Median resident rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gunnison Valley Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gunnison, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health care FSA
Dependent care FSA
Lifestyle Spending Account
401(a) retirement plan
Life and AD&D insurance