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Worcester, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist (Pool)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Pay as listed: $42/hr · Worcester, Massachusetts.

Listed compensation

$42/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital an Affiliate of Encompass Health
  • 189 May St, Worcester MA 01602
  • Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem (Pool)
  • Hourly Rate - $42.00 / Hour

Position Purpose - The Respiratory Therapist provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient centered care and treatment in a safe manner.

Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Administers medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication per physician written order.
  • Follows laws, regulations, and safe practice of medication management activities.
  • Administers therapy utilizing established standard of care and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
  • CPR certification.
  • ACLS certification preferred.
  • Two years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

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We're looking forward to meeting you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together!

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers medical gas, breathing therapy, and medication according to physician orders and established standards of care. They are responsible for providing patient-centered care in a safe environment while adhering to all hospital, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical gas administration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers

6
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
10%
CME allowance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota

$39.59-$58.83/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hours Days

$29.71-$53.49/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve

$29.71-$53.49/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.