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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST CERT I [Per Diem | Rotating]- Chestnut Hill Hospital]
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist role at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Assesses patients and delivers respiratory care. Philadelphia, PA.
Join Temple University Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Rotating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Her or she participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Temple University Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Rotating.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient conditions and evaluates clinical data to determine appropriate respiratory care. They participate in the development and delivery of respiratory care plans in accordance with hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and possess a valid Pennsylvania Respiratory Care License. Additionally, a Respiratory Therapist certification and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 20% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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