Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem DAY
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Industry estimates
85% below median for Respiratory Therapy in MS — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport (Gulf Coast) as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Day in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $41/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport (Gulf Coast) as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Day.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport (Gulf Coast) is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $41000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Endotracheal Tube Insertion, Endotracheal Tube Removal, Quality Improvement, Patient Counseling, Family Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and providing respiratory care for patients with critical and complex medical conditions. Key duties also include performing endotracheal tube insertion/removal, promoting quality improvement, and co...
Benefits package: 401k (eligibility after 1,000 hours), Extensive orientation program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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