Per Diem Respiratory Therapist (Adult) - Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing Focus | NYP-Allen Hospital | Flex Shift

Respiratory Therapist Top 25% in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$73/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

  • Breakthrough Patient Care:
  • Respiratory Therapists Make It Possible
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (O/P PFT Focus) – Per Diem / Day Flex

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Allen Hospital

5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and bring your expertise to a role that highlights outpatient respiratory care and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT). At NYP, we’re known for innovation—from pioneering nitric oxide programs to advancing ventilatory techniques—but we also lead the way in diagnostic respiratory services that support early detection, disease management, and improved patient outcomes in the outpatient setting.

This is a unique opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist who enjoys a clinic-based environment, consistent daytime hours, and a strong focus on Pulmonary Function Testing—while maintaining exposure to broader respiratory care as needed.

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist will primarily support outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing services, performing and ensuring high-quality diagnostic evaluations in a patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

Perform Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) such as spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity testing with accuracy and attention to quality standards

  • Educate patients on testing procedures and ensure a comfortable outpatient experience
  • Collaborate with pulmonologists and care teams to support diagnostic interpretation and care planning
  • Maintain equipment calibration, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards

Document and Communicate Results Clearly and Effectively

In addition, the therapist may perform select respiratory therapies and procedures across inpatient areas, supporting overall departmental operations as needed.

Schedule

This is a per diem position requiring minimum of 2 days (15 hours) per month, and 1 weekend shift per quarter. Availability to work weekdays and/or weekend days as needed.

Preferred Criteria

  • Experience in Pulmonary Function Testing or outpatient respiratory services.
  • 1–2 years of hospital-based or ambulatory care experience.
  • Pediatric experience a plus.
  • RRT and/or CRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Required Criteria

  • Associate’s degree in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy).
  • Current New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, our respiratory therapists don’t just deliver care—they shape the future of it. If you’re looking for a role that emphasizes precision diagnostics, outpatient care, and meaningful patient interaction, we invite you to join us.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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Salary Range

$73.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will primarily perform outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing, including spirometry and lung volume assessments, while ensuring high-quality diagnostic standards. Additionally, the role involves educating patients, maintaining equipment calibration, and supporting inpatient respiratory care operations as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy) and possess a current New York State Respiratory Therapist License. A current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and 1–2 years of hospital-based or ambulatory care experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationDiagnostic evaluationClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (112 salary observations; 322 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,143 salary observations; 9,512 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 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, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
26%
Relocation assistance
21%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.