Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Ultipro; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 4,913,000 - 6,140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Program

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor in San Marcos, CA. You will deliver lectures, run high-fidelity labs, and mentor students through clinical concepts.

Active RRT and California RCP license are required, with a minimum of three years of clinical experience. This role also offers ESOP ownership and a strong benefits package, including retirement and health options.

Qualifications

• Active RRT credential is required.
• Active California RCP license is required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an RRT.
• Associate degree or equivalent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lecture and laboratory instruction for respiratory therapy students.
• Lead simulations and clinical labs with modern equipment.
• Coordinate externships and bridge theory with bedside practice.
• Monitor student progress and provide mentorship to maintain high success rates.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in faculty meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical experience

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited RT program

Clinical experience substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Department: Respiratory Therapy Program

Compensation: $35.66 – $44.57 per hour

Position Summary

You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care—navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our San Marcos faculty as a full-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor.

In this rewarding academic role, you will deliver classroom lectures, lead high-fidelity lab simulations, and mentor students through complex clinical concepts. As an employee-owner at Pima Medical Institute, your work directly shapes the future of healthcare while building equity in your financial future through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Clinical Labs:

Lecture & Simulation Leadership: Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate hands‑on laboratory exercises using modern simulation technology to prepare students for real‑world clinical practice.

Curriculum Execution: Implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives and CoARC accreditation standards; integrate guest speakers and field trips to enrich learning.

Clinical Integration: Coordinate externship opportunities and bridge classroom theory with bedside application.

Student Success & Academic Administration:

Retention Coaching: Monitor student progress, advise students on academic paths, and provide proactive mentorship to maintain an 80%+ student success rate.

Academic Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate student grades, daily attendance records, and course documentation in compliance with institutional policy.

Institutional Involvement: Participate in faculty meetings, Advisory Board meetings, student orientation, and campus graduation ceremonies.

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an RRT in a hospital or acute care setting.

Education: Associate degree from a CoARC‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or four [4] plus years of direct clinical experience in lieu of degree).

Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy or allied health program.

Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.57 per hour.

Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company without personal financial investment.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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