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Respiratory Therapist – Per-Diem!

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38-$43/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

Join a Recognized Team!

Health System Services is a proud finalist for the 2025 Best Companies to Work for in New York in the Medium-Sized Company category! This recognition reflects our dedication to our EPIC core values — Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment — and to creating a positive, supportive workplace where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow.

Elevate Patient Care While Achieving Work-Life Balance!

Are you ready to step away from the high-pressure hospital environment and into a rewarding career where you can prioritize patient care and enjoy a better work-life balance?

At Health System Services, we understand the challenges of the fast-paced healthcare world and offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing your personal time.

Join us as a Respiratory Therapist and become part of a compassionate team driven by our E.P.I.C. values—Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Commitment. This role offers a fulfilling mix of hands-on care and patient education, helping individuals manage their respiratory health while allowing you the flexibility to focus on what matters most to you.

About the Position

  • Set patients up on CPAP, BIPAP, and NHV therapy in office and in their homes.
  • Conduct ventilation checks, oxygen titration/evaluation for O2 patients on conserving devices and POC’s.
  • Provide instruction on use of equipment and education on respiratory disease state.
  • Set up neonatal to adult patients on ventilators and performing monthly service checks while coordinating with local hospitals and referrals.
  • Schedule all patient equipment set ups, follow ups, mask refits, etc.
  • Keep detailed call logs of all phone communication, phone call attempts, and scheduled appointments.
  • Instruct patients thoroughly on use of all Respiratory Equipment.
  • Enter patient data into CPAP compliance tracking program.
  • Follow up on patient progress, work to increase patient compliance.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented and organized.
  • Motivated with a goal of becoming a long-term asset within the organization.

What You Have to Offer

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, required.
  • Respiratory Therapist license in the corresponding state, required.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Friendly, warm personality.
  • One year of experience in the DME industry, preferred.
  • Valid and clean driver’s license.

Compensation

  • $38.00 - $43.00 per hour, dependent on experience and geographical area

Shift

  • Per-Diem – Enjoy the flexibility of choosing shifts that fit your schedule.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will set up and maintain respiratory equipment such as CPAP, BIPAP, and ventilators for patients in office and home settings. They are also responsible for providing patient education, conducting ventilation checks, and maintaining accurate patient records and compliance logs.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid state license. A clean driver's license and strong organizational and communication skills are also required.

Key Skills

CPAP therapyBIPAP therapyVentilator managementDME industry knowledgeData entry

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (82 salary observations; 194 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,007 salary observations; 6,302 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapyranked against 3,886 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$89kRespiratory Therapy median $105k (middle half $87k–$122k)285 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$103k median in New York$85k nationally (+21%)82 state / 1,007 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York147 active3,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 1% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,261 in the last 30 days747 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+7.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,886 Respiratory Therapy listings), 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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
14
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
37%
PSLF eligible
16%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist- RRT PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#2

Allied Health: Respiratory Therapist Clinical Content Reviewer (Part-time, Remote, PRN Position)Per Diem

Elsevier · Remote - Nationwide

$55/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Part Time - Evenings

$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Nights

$26.97-$46.74/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Saratoga Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$601k
Typical market rent
$2,165/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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