Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$27.70/Hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $27.70-$37.28/hr in Rancho Mirage, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27.70 - $37.28/hr.
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $27.70-$37.28/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders while assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. They also perform lab functions and integrate the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist and current CPR certification. One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In California, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (41 salary observations; 102 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (443 salary observations; 2,119 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California 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...
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- Includes weekends