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Ernest Health
Akron, Ohio

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN in Akron, Ohio, United States. Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem – Akron, OH We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN.

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

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient careClinical operationsData entryWord processingRecord managementProblem solvingDecision makingTime managementCommunication skillsConfidentialityInfection controlSafety standards

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
9%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Ernest Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs