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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time)

Pima Medical Institute • Part-time • DENVER, Colorado, United States • 6d ago

Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time)

Location: Denver, CO | Campus: On-Site

Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour

Position Summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Denver campus faculty. In this role, you will bring your clinical expertise into the classroom and laboratory—delivering hands-on instruction, mentoring students, and helping prepare the next generation of respiratory care professionals for successful careers in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery: Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and curriculum materials.
Curriculum Preparation: Prepare and deliver lectures, labs, and practical clinical demonstrations for students both in group settings and individually.
Objective-Driven Planning: Plan instruction to achieve specific learning objectives based on student needs and established institutional curriculum.
Attendance Monitoring: Monitor student attendance, prepare weekly attendance reports, and coordinate directly with the Associate Director when a student is absent two consecutive days.
Student Success Management: Review student success rates and implement proactive plans to reduce student withdrawals, striving to maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
Academic Assessment: Evaluate student performance regarding curriculum achievements, make necessary accommodations to meet distinct learning needs, and maintain student grades according to established policies.
Records & Grading: Prepare and finalize student grades at the end of each semester to accurately update student records and transcripts.
Student Advising: Provide continuous assistance, mentorship, and academic advising to students navigating the Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
Educational Enhancements: Arrange and coordinate clinical guest speakers, educational field trips, and facility visits to active therapy clinics.
Program Support: Assist with the coordination of clinical externships for Respiratory Therapy students as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree from an accredited institution.
Program Background: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR a minimum of four (4) years of job-related Respiratory Therapy training and experience.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in hospital or clinical Respiratory Therapy.
Credentials: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state license.
Compliance: Valid license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field within the state of Colorado.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year of instructor experience in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

Hiring Range: $34.11 to $42.63 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: A structured 20-hour weekly day shift schedule with no required evening, weekend, or on-call hospital rotations.
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with an exceptional 10% Employer Match (subject to hours-worked milestones).
Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Public Health Emergency Leave, and access to Employee Discount Programs.

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