Respiratory Therapist, 2nd Shift
Listed compensation
$38/hr
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT), $38/hr., full-time
Highland Hills Post Acute | Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA
Now hiring RTs at $38/hr. Mon.- Fri. with a new leadership team that's all-in on making this a place people want to stay.
"Come as you are. Stay because you want to."
New leadership. Fresh energy. A team that sees you.
Highland Hills Post Acute is a 200-bed skilled nursing and post-acute care facility at 1105 Perry Highway in Pittsburgh's North Hills. We're entering an exciting new chapter. Our new Administrator and Director of Nursing are bringing fresh ideas and a real commitment to the people who make this building run, starting with you.
We believe showing appreciation is how you build a place where people feel valued and seen. Our Administrator is focused on retention and employee engagement, with regular activities and recognition built into how we work, not just added on top of it.
Here's What You Can Expect
A laid-back, welcoming vibe. No need to be someone you're not. We value professionalism, but you'll never have to fake it here.
- A strong census, backed by a dedicated marketing team, so your hours are steady and reliable.
- A long-tenured, knowledgeable HR team who will make onboarding smooth and answer your questions along the way.
- Leaders who are invested in you, and who want to hear your ideas.
What We Offer
- $38/hr.
- PTO for your birthday
- Employee engagement activities and recognition
- Multiple healthcare plans to fit your budget
- Free telehealth visits
- HSA & FSA available
- 401(k) with company match
- PRN opportunities across 8 facilities in our regional network
Your Day-to-Day
You'll evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary disorders. You'll work under the supervision of our DON to make sure care meets current state, federal, and local standards.
What You'll Need
- Degree from accredited respiratory program
- CRT certification
- Extensive knowledge of the respiratory system and related disorders and illnesses
- Ability to empathize with a vulnerable population
- PointClickCare (PCC) experience is a plus
- SNF experience preferred
Grow With Us
Dreaming of nursing school or a specialty? Tell us about it! We value helping our staff grow, and our nursing school loan repayment program is one way we back that up. Bring up your goals in your interview.
Once you're onboarded, you can also pick up PRN shifts at any of our 8 regional facilities. Let us know at your interview if you're interested.
About PACS
As part of the PACS network, you'll join America's fastest-growing network of post-acute care facilities. We're redefining healthcare through love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing to ensure care meets state, federal, and local standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited respiratory program and possess a CRT certification. Experience with PointClickCare and skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, 2nd Shift at Highland Hills Post Acute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,993 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,993 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $79k | Respiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $63k–$95k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 185 active | 3,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment193 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,276 in the last 30 days | 708 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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