No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$88k (median of 13 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist at inpatient rehab hospital. New Braunfels, TX.
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem in New Braunfels, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders and performs necessary lab functions. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments while integrating the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist and a current CPR certification. One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 28% 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 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...
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