Pays $40.25-$51.3/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$81k (16 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Transport
About the Role
Full-time rotating respiratory therapist for emergency transport. Dual campus support. Philadelphia, PA.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40.25 - $51.30/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides proficient, holistic care for patients with emergency, acute, and intensive care needs. They also serve as a clinical leader, preceptor, and active participant in interdisciplinary rounds and research initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of respiratory care experience, with 3-5 years in a critical care setting preferred. Required certifications include Pennsylvania state licensure, CRT, RRT, and BLS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 43 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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