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Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania

Respiratory Therapist (PRN DAYS)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions

Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs

  • Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician’s orders
  • Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient’s respiratory therapy needs
  • Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care
  • Review sanitation in accordance with current standards
  • Other Job Functions
  • Travel to all facility locations as required
  • Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required
  • Current BLS certification, required
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
  • 3+ years’ experience, required
  • Critical Care or ER experience, preferred
  • Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred
  • Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert respiratory therapy consultation and guidance to facility administration, staff, and residents. Develop policies and priority settings based on ongoing evaluations of respiratory service needs.

Requirements

Requires a state license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and current BLS certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required, with a bachelor's degree and critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ConsultationEmergency Room CarePatient CounselingSanitation StandardsClinical Evaluation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

7
<$90k
7
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
60%
Sign-on bonus
20%
CME allowance
20%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Hopewell

Median resident rent
$683/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.