Pays $38.00 per hour — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$83k (26 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem RT. $38/hr plus shift differentials. 12-hour shifts. Critical illness recovery hospital. Flexible schedule. 401k eligible after 1000 hours.
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Mckeesport as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38/hr in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Mckeesport as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38/hr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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