Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$31.54-$55.2/hr

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides a full range of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups.

The person in this position has primary responsibility for patient care including: examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order. This position also provides coverage to an active Emergency Department.

Our Respiratory Care team works collaboratively throughout the organization with all disciplines. We are a teaching facility that precepts college students from respiratory care, EMT, and Nursing programs.

Job Description

Assess, plan, organize and administer Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care

  • Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Delivers and assesses patients response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
  • Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
  • Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment based on organization protocols.
  • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
  • Transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures.

Attends high-risk deliveries to assist physicians with intubation/NRP, surfactant administration, and transport of intubated patients.

Responds to pediatric/neonatal emergencies (including CPR/NRP); assist in patient intubation, providing appropriate oxygen therapy.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • New RRT grads welcome to apply!
  • Current License as Respiratory Therapist by the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners or ability to obtain at hire is required
  • Current RRT certification through MBRC is required

Compensation Information

$31.54 - $55.20

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations.

In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Job Exempt

No

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

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We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic services, including mechanical ventilation and airway management. They also respond to emergency codes and assist physicians with high-risk deliveries and intubations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from the Maine Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners and possess RRT certification. New graduates are welcome to apply for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCardiopulmonary diagnosticsPatient assessmentEmergency responsePatient educationCritical care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 68% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$66k–$115kRespiratory Therapy median $114k (middle half $104k–$133k)227 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Maine15 active3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 68% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,246 in the last 30 days727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
13
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
17%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) company-matching contributions up to 2%
401(a) retirement income plan contributions up to 2%
Employee Assistance Program
Payactiv earned wage access
Wellness programs

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.