Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Listed compensation
$33 - $37/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At The Beach Post-Acute, we pride ourselves on our ability to support one another as our culture is one of teamwork and having fun while providing quality care to our residents. We are a 98-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with rehabilitation services located in the heart of Long Beach.
We are on the search for an RT to join the team! The RT will be responsible for creating and implementing appropriate care plans along with the RT Lead and clinical team.
Shifts Available
- Per-Diem
What We Offer (Full-Time Employees)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings option.
- Vacation and Sick Leave
Pay Range
- $33-37/hour Depending on Experience
Overview of the Position
- The RT will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. As the RT, you will be assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures.
- Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments
- Plans, prepares and administers treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests
- Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment
- Responds to “code blue” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR
- Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
Qualifications
- RRT/RCP License active in CA
- Skilled Nursing Facility strongly preferred
- BLS/ACLS/CPR
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They will implement care plans, perform diagnostic tests, and maintain respiratory equipment while responding to emergency code blue calls.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RT) at Links Healthcare a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs
31 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks21 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist - per diem, day shiftPer Diem
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota
Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem
Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia
Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hours Days
$29.71-$53.49/hrRegistered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve
$29.71-$53.49/hr