Respiratory Therapist – San Jose, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $70,000 – $145,000+
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Jose, CA. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

A confidential hospital or respiratory-care provider has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Respiratory Therapist in San Jose, CA. The hiring need is focused on someone who can assess cardiopulmonary needs, deliver ordered therapies, and respond calmly when patient status changes. Qualified applicants can review the employer, team structure, and interview process with Hire Innovative before authorizing a submission.

About the Role

The role is most attractive when staffing, equipment, orientation, and scheduling allow the therapist to deliver safe care instead of constantly covering gaps. Day to day, the person in this position will assess cardiopulmonary needs, deliver ordered therapies, and respond calmly when patient status changes. The San Jose search recognizes Bay Area compensation, commute, and flexibility concerns, so those points are addressed before a candidate enters formal interviews. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and monitor response to therapy.
• Support airway, oxygen, ventilator, and diagnostic workflows within the care setting.
• Document interventions and communicate changes promptly to the clinical team.
• Educate patients and families on equipment, medications, and follow-up care.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current or eligible respiratory-care license and required credentials.
• Experience with the patient acuity and equipment used by the employer.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and escalation skills.
• Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, and other bedside clinicians.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

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