No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$80k (median of 14 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem Respiratory Therapist. Inpatient rehab. Peoria, AZ.
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Peoria, Arizona, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
- Retention 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 and assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. They also 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 a 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, 28% have no call, 34% 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 Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona 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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