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Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.03-$66.3/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job is to provide respiratory care to patients of all ages in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards guidelines, and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

  • Emergency room and outpatient therapy.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Atrial puncture: pH blood gas analysis.
  • Oxygen therapy with prescribed appliances.
  • Therapeutic treatments including BiPap aerosol nebulization, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, heated high humidity, incentive spirometry, other appropriate respiratory care as prescribed.
  • Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation, long term, and transport.
  • Endotracheal suctioning.
  • Airway management.
  • Stabilize airway, monitor, and support ventilation prior to patient transport.
  • Electrocardiograms.
  • Pulmonary function Studies.
  • Multidisciplinary rounds.
  • End tidal CO? monitoring.
  • Attend high risk deliveries and scheduled C-Sections.
  • Educates patients, families, and professional staff.
  • Other prescribed modalities to ensure proper patient care and department standards and operation.
  • Cooperates and collaborates with other clinical services.
  • Participates in in-service education programs for facility and community benefit.
  • Attends workshops, seminars, etc. and stays current with changes in the health care as well as maintains professional status.
  • EPIC EMR documentation system.
  • Practical knowledge of safety standards for patient care and equipment.
  • Monitors the condition of equipment.
  • Follows infection control procedures and complies with Employee Health policies.
  • Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department to the manager.
  • Assures the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Involved patient and family in planning treatment and identifies specific goals and outcomes for patient.
  • Allows patient to participate and schedule their treatments.
  • Reviews complaints and grievances made by patients, family, or visitors.

Qualifications

Education

Other Certificate/Diploma Respiratory Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required

Experience

Three years’ practical experience in cardio-pulmonary capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility. 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Degree from an A.M.A and BBRC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
  • Registered from the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.
  • Currently Licensed in Massachusetts.
  • Maintains license as necessary.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

This is a Per Diem position.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.03 - $66.30/Hourly

Grade

SM1215

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and therapeutic treatments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate documentation within the EPIC EMR system.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts80 active3,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 55% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings1,233 in the last 30 days754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 20 employers
13
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
12
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 20 employers
Sign-on bonus
67%
401k / retirement match
67%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
14%
CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses
Recognition programs

Living in Oak Bluffs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.21M
Median resident rent
$1,077/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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