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859DC0AC-9E7C-4135-A167-337B7CF93C95
Created
Oct 2, 2026 4:00pm
Location
San Marcos, California
Respiratory Therapy Instructor Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Department: Respiratory Therapy Program Compensation: $35.66 - $44.57 per hour
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site
Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt
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.
Minimum Requirements
Credentials & Licensure:
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:
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
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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Pima Medical Institute 2026
| Location | San Marcos, CA |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $35.66–$44.57 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | https://jobs.pmi.edu/ |
Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.
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