Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Per Diem - Night Flex
Listed compensation
$73/hr
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Job Description
Location: Bronxville, New York
Shift: Night Flex (United States of America)
Description
Posting Job Description
Find Out How We Stay Amazing
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Per Diem - Night Flex
Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital at the forefront of respiratory therapy. We were one of the first hospitals to implement a nitric oxide program. We’re renowned for our breakthrough work with oscillating and jet ventilators. We continue to utilize advanced techniques that improve care quality and shorten length of stays. Bold innovation. Unmatched patient care. Our respiratory therapists are shaping the future of the field. And now, you can start a career with us!
Respiratory Therapists assist in transportation of intubated patients with special emphasis in maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care.
This is a Per- diem, Night flex position covering three 12.5 hour shifts a week, with rotating weekends and holidays for our campus at NYP Westchester located in Bronxville: right across from the Metro North Train Station.
Required Criteria
- Minimum of AAS Degree from an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care Eligible for Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Current NYS Respiratory Therapy licensure
- BCLS certification
- Excellent communication and customer service skills are required
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$73.00/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Key Responsibilities
Respiratory therapists assist in the transportation of intubated patients while maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. They also assess respiratory therapy modalities and recommend improvements to the delivery of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of an Associate degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and possess a current NYS Respiratory Therapy license. Additionally, BCLS certification and excellent communication skills are required.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (178 salary observations; 353 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,008 salary observations; 11,008 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in Bronxville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.21M
- Typical market rent
- $5,588/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 41 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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