Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis

1 month ago

Memphis, Tennessee$35.00 per HourPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis as a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem 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: $35/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis as a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem.

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningEndotracheal Tube InsertionEndotracheal Tube RemovalQuality ImprovementPatient CounselingFamily CounselingACLSBLS

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis 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: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

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: Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending appropriate treatment plans, and providing respiratory care for patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This also involves performing endotracheal tube insertion and removal, promoting quality improvement, and tea...

Benefits package: Extensive Orientation Program, Potential Full-time Opportunities, 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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