Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$50.00/Hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Rehab Hospital in Stockton, Kansas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50/hr.
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders while assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. They perform lab functions and integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles 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
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas 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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- Includes weekends