Pays $38-$64.6/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (13 jobs)
Certified Respiratory Therapist - PD
About the Role
Per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist at nonprofit acute care hospital. $38-$64.60/hr. Freehold, NJ.
Join CentraState Healthcare System as a Certified Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38-64.60/hr in Freehold, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38 - $64.60/hr.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join CentraState Healthcare System as a Certified Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38-64.60/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and manages acutely ill patients with cardio-pulmonary system abnormalities. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic interventions, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and participating in patient crisis interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid NJ State License. Registration by the NBRC and CPR certification are required, with ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
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, 3% are remote, 30% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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