Pays $42/hourRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$93k (31 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 3,696 in this specialty)

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Per diem respiratory therapist role in a critical illness recovery hospital. PRN schedule, $42/hr. Oro Valley, AZ.

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem in Oro Valley, Arizona.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $42/hour.
  • 401k (after 1,000 hours)
  • Extensive orientation program
  • Opportunity for advancement

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson in Oro Valley, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and implementing treatment plans for those with complex medical and surgical conditions. Key duties include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing compassionate care to critically ill patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, current state licensure, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube InsertionEndotracheal Tube RemovalPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingCritical Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 31 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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About Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k (after 1,000 hours)
Extensive orientation program
Opportunity for advancement