Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem
Job Description
About the Role
Join American Addiction Centers as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem in United States. Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Per Diem. 0630-1900 Pay Range $35.
Key Responsibilities
- Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services.
- Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
- Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
Requirements
- solving skills. Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use. Proficient computer skills, use of e
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $35.50 - $53.25/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem position at American Addiction Centers includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at American Addiction Centers 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
American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $53k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $53000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$53k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Ventilator Operation, Patient Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Medication Administration, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Education, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures, and utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety and experience. Major duties include assessing patients using various diagnostic data, operating specializ...
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
2mo ago
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