Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem- Day Shift
Listed compensation
$43.00 per hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Saginaw as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $5K Sign-On Bonus in Saginaw, MI, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $43/hr.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- 401(k) for Per Diem (after 1,000 hours)
- Extensive Orientation Program
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Opportunity for Advancement to Full-Time
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Select Specialty Hospital - Saginaw in Saginaw, MI, US.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients to recommend treatment plans and provide respiratory care for those with complex medical and surgical conditions. Responsibilities include performing endotracheal tube procedures and educating patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, 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
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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