Respiratory Therapist Nights/Per Diem
Listed compensation
$38-$45/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Provide technical support for all equipment related to the nursing center based practice of Respiratory Therapy. Provide training and competency testing to nursing department.
Pay Range: $38.00-$45.00/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education
- Minimum of Associate Degree from accredited program in respiratory therapy.
- Licenses/Certification
- Licensing as required by the state.
Education
- Minimum of Associate Degree from accredited program in respiratory therapy.
- Licenses/Certification
- Licensing as required by the state of employment.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Preferred: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required for those in supervisory positions.
Experience
One-year general Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
Disclaimer
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.
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Key Responsibilities
Plan and implement diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services for residents with cardiopulmonary disorders. Provide technical equipment support and conduct training and competency testing for the nursing department.
Requirements
Requires an Associate Degree in respiratory therapy and state-mandated licensing, with a CRT certification. One year of general respiratory therapy clinical experience is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Nights/Per Diem at Kindred Healthcare a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,922 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.5 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $100k (middle half $86k–$104k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 5% remote · 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,268 in the last 30 days | 753 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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