Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison

2 days ago

Madison, Wisconsin$46.00 per hourPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024 · WI adjusted

Below Market

Salary Percentile22th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

37% below median for Respiratory Therapist in WI — negotiate

Implied $/RVU:

$9(-82% vs median)median: $50/RVU

= 28% of Medicare CF ($33.40)

Experience-adjusted range

5+ yrs range:$73k – $84kp50–p75

Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Madison as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights, $46/hr in United States. Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN Nights Location: Madison, Wisonsin Schedule: 7:00 P. M.

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: $46/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Madison as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights, $46/hr.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube InsertionPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCritical CarePatient CounselingQuality Improvement

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Madison 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: $46000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients to recommend and provide respiratory care for those with critical and complex medical conditions. Responsibilities include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing education to patients and their families.

Benefits package: Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, 401k eligible after 1,000 hours, Employee assistance program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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