No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$77k (median of 11 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem Respiratory Therapist. Inpatient rehab. Las Cruces, NM.
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Las Cruces, New Mexico Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are passionate about patient care!
Benefits & Compensation
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
- Recognition programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders while performing necessary lab functions. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments and integrate the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist and current CPR certification. One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 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...
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