Pays $35.00 per hour — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$98k (238 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift
About the Role
Per diem nightshift respiratory therapist. $35/hr plus shift differentials. 6:30pm-7:00am. Homewood, AL.
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nightshift, $35/hr in Homewood, Alabama, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35/hr.
- 401k (eligible after 1,000 hours)
- Extensive orientation program
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Opportunity for advancement to full-time
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nightshift, $35/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans for those with critical and complex medical conditions. They are responsible for performing procedures such as endotracheal tube insertion and removal while providing compassionate care to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and current state licensure. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 25% 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 Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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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