Respiratory Therapist-PD - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
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Job Description
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Westborough
- Respiratory Therapist
- Competitive Pay Rates ~ Generous Shift Diffs
- Per Diem shifts available.
PD Shifts
Come join a dynamic team of Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about providing LTAC to our medically complex patients. The Respiratory Therapists here at Whittier are an integral part of the team, working closely with physicians and all other disciplines within the team. The team strives to enhance the patients stay to allow the patient to reach their full rehabilitation potential.
Come be part of our team and enjoy the satisfaction that being a Respiratory Therapist brings.
Primary Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the physician, the RT provides and documents modalities which include but are not limited to: Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Care and weaning of the tracheostomy, Heated high flow therapy, Respiratory Education, ABG's and VBG's and much more.
Prerequisites
- B.S., or A.S. or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. CRTT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or application for the same.
- Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
- Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides and documents various modalities under the direction of a physician, including weaning from mechanical ventilation and respiratory education. They work closely with a team to enhance patient rehabilitation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a B.S., A.S., or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy and hold a CRTT or RRT credential. Current licensure in Massachusetts and BLS certification for all age groups are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Westborough
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $675k
- Typical market rent
- $2,613/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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