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Respiratory Therapist Registered - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join University of Miami as a Respiratory Therapist Registered – Per Diem in Miami, Florida, United States. Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition remission

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Miami as a Respiratory Therapist Registered – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist manages patient care by conducting cardiopulmonary tests and operating mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas apparatus. They are also responsible for educating patients and families on disease management and monitoring physiological responses to therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. A professional certification or license in respiratory therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ElectrocardiogramsStress TestingLung Capacity TestsBronchopulmonary DrainageMechanical VentilationArterial Blood Gas MeasurementPatient EducationVital Signs MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceLearning AgilityTeamworkTechnical ProficiencyCommunication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs

5
<$100k
4
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
25%
Relocation assistance
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About University of Miami

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition remission