Respiratory Therapist Extern (Adults) - Per Diem - Days - MRH (Open)

This Respiratory Therapy position at Memorial Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Hollywood, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Critical care, Patient transport, Equipment maintenance, EKG testing, Infection control, Mechanical ventilation, Arterial blood gas sampling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist Extern assists licensed therapists with patient procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. They also perform EKG testing, transport patients, and provide education on respiratory conditions under supervision.