Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35 an hour

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Treat residents across every level of care, from independent living to skilled nursing, as a per diem Respiratory Therapist at Bristol Glen in Newton, NJ. $35 an hour, with weekday and weekend shifts you pick based on your own availability.

What You'll Do

Deliver respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, and airway support, to residents across the community

  • Respond to respiratory emergencies with CPR and appropriate life support measures
  • Teach residents, families, and team members how to manage respiratory equipment and conditions
  • Monitor resident status and document care accurately and on time
  • Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, and families on individualized care plans
  • Follow New Jersey's professional, ethical, and legal standards for respiratory care

What You'll Need

  • Required:
  • Active New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Current RRT or CRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
  • 2+ years of experience in long-term care or a hospital setting
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Pay and Benefits

$35.00 per hour, per diem

Flexible scheduling: pick up weekday and weekend shifts based on your own availability, with no minimum hour commitment

Streamlined orientation and supportive team environment

Schedule

Per diem. Shifts are weekdays and weekends, based on availability and resident care needs.

About Bristol Glen

Bristol Glen is a continuing care retirement community in Newton, NJ, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehab. As a respiratory therapist here, you'll see a wider range of patient needs than a single-setting facility offers. United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for nine years in a row, and 87% of team members say they feel they make a difference in their work.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

  • E-Verify Participation
  • United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory treatments and airway support to residents while responding to respiratory emergencies with life-saving measures. Coordinate with medical staff and families to manage individualized care plans and document resident status accurately.

Requirements

Requires an active New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license and current RRT or CRT credentials from the NBRC. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy and possess at least two years of experience in long-term care or a hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient monitoringCare planningDocumentationClinical communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

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  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
No minimum hour commitment
Streamlined orientation
Supportive team environment