Respiratory Therapist SNF- Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $36.00 per hour

We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist to help us ensure the well-being of our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication, and collaboration, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are You Ready to Contribute to a Team, Committed to Excellent Customer Service and Dedicated to Each Individual’s Unique Talent?

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), you will be responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Under the direction of a physician, you will set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, while carefully monitoring each resident’s physiological responses to therapy.

Must Have

  • 2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current Respiratory License in the state.
  • Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
  • Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with multiple residents.
  • Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment.
  • Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders under physician direction. This includes operating respiratory care equipment and monitoring physiological responses to therapy.

Requirements

Requires 2-4 years of direct respiratory therapy experience, a current state license, and valid CPR/BLS certification. Knowledge of long-term care laws and regulations is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationRespiratory Care Equipment OperationPhysiological MonitoringEmergency ResponseLong-term Care Regulations

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist SNF- Per Diem at Bay Crest Care Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,690 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 68% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs

5
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12
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
63%
CME allowance
32% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
11%

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$39.59-$58.83/hr
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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bay Crest Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Torrance, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet (early wage access)
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Growth opportunities
Continuing education & training