Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Day Shift in East Stroudsburg, PA. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
- Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis.
- Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Requirements
- shoot diagnostic equipment. RRT
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year and ACLS
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Lehigh Valley Health Network in East Stroudsburg, PA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Lehigh Valley Health Network 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 employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Assessment, PFTs, ABGs, Airway Care, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to diagnose and treat patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilation, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians to implement treatment plans.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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