Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky

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United States$40/hrRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky 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: $40 per hour

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube InsertionPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingCritical Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem at Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky 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: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Endotracheal Tube Insertion, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Counseling, Critical Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and providing respiratory care for those with complex medical and surgical conditions. Key duties include performing endotracheal tube insertion and removal while promoting continuous quality improvement.

Benefits package: 401k. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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