Respiratory Therapist (Pool)
Pay as listed: $42/hr · Worcester, Massachusetts.
Listed compensation
$42/hr
The week · per this posting
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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
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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
Key Skills
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).
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