Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Harrisburg

2 days ago

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania$37.00 per hourPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Harrisburg as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $37/hr in United States. Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN Location: Select Specialty Hospital Harrisburg Schedule: PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $37.00 per hour Shift differentials for nights and weekend.

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: $37/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Harrisburg as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $37/hr.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube InsertionEndotracheal Tube RemovalPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingCritical Care

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Harrisburg 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: $37000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Endotracheal Tube Insertion, Endotracheal Tube Removal, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Counseling, Critical Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Evaluate patients to recommend and provide respiratory care for those with critical and complex medical or surgical conditions. Responsibilities include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing education to patients and their families.

Benefits package: Shift differentials, 401k eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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