No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$88k (median of 13 jobs)

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Ernest Health
New Braunfels, Texas

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem
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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

CPR

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient evaluationClinical operationsData entryWord processingRecord managementProblem solvingDecision makingTime managementCommunication skillsConfidentialityInfection controlSafety standardsLab functions

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

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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Loan repayment
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About Ernest Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recognition programs
Wellness programs
Retention programs