Pays $38.00 per hourRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$83k (26 jobs)

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube InsertionEndotracheal Tube RemovalPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingCritical Care

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).

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This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Select Specialty Hospital - Mckeesport

Hospitals and Health Care
McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

401k
Employee Assistance Program