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Plano, Texas

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Schedule: Full Time, Day

Your Experience Matters

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More About Our Team

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of rehabilitation concerns in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist Who Excels in This Role

  • Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
  • Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
  • Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
  • Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
  • Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
  • Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What We're Looking For

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current CPR certification. (Specify if BLS or ACLS)
  • Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory treatments, manage mechanical ventilators, and perform critical care duties such as airway management. They are also responsible for documenting patient data, performing EKGs, and educating patients and their families on care plans.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure and be a graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. A minimum of three years of experience in cardiopulmonary services and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mechanical ventilationEKG performancePatient assessmentPatient educationMedical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

8
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match