Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$30.58-$45.86/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Overview
To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit
Cardiopulmonary Services, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital
Work Shift and Schedule
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range
- $30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience
- This position is not eligible for benefits.
- Education/Experience
Minimum Required
Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy
Preferred
One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist
License/Certification
Minimum Required
- New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License
- Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist
- CPR and ACLS Certification within 3 months of hire
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing accurate and reliable evaluation and treatment services to inpatients and outpatients. They work under the Cardiopulmonary Services department to ensure timely care for patients and UHS staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy and hold a New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License. Additionally, they must be registered by the NBRC and obtain CPR and ACLS certification within three months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (108 salary observations; 344 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,282 salary observations; 10,869 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 41 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 51% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs
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Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers
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Living in Walton
- Median resident rent
- $771/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.