Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Days
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Job Description
About the Role
Join California Rehabilitation Institute as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Days in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Position Summary Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services.
- Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner.
- Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $42/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join California Rehabilitation Institute as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Days.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Days at California Rehabilitation Institute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at California Rehabilitation Institute 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.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $42000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Century City / Los Angeles, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$42k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Tracheal Intubation, Advanced Life Support, Ventilator Weaning, Trach Care, Bedside Assessment, ABG Analysis, Physician Coordination, Patient Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health, transcribing and implementing physician orders competently and timely. Duties include performing advanced life support procedures such as tracheal intubation and initiating pat...
Benefits package: Parking Paid by Employer, Team-Oriented Culture, Opportunities to Relocate Nationwide. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)
Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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