Pays $36/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (13 jobs) · Above average in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 3,713 in this specialty)

Respiratory Therapist PRN

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN days, 11a-11:30p. $36/hr. Inpatient rehab hospital. Bridgeton, MO.

Join SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist PRN – $36/hr in Bridgeton, Missouri, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $36/hr.
  • Extensive and thorough orientation program
  • Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients, recommends treatment plans, and operates various ventilatory and oxygen equipment to provide respiratory care. They also perform diagnostic tests, monitor patient response, and communicate findings with physicians to ensure effective therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state licensure and BLS certification, with ACLS required upon hire for PRN staff. One year of related experience and an active NBRC credential are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilatory equipment operationChest physiotherapySuctioningOximetryCapnography monitoring12-Lead EKGPulmonary function studiesTracheostomy careArterial punctureCardiopulmonary resuscitationEndotracheal tube insertionPatient assessmentVentilation managementOxygen therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36%
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
12%

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About SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Bridgeton, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Extensive and thorough orientation program
Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members