Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Respiratory TherapistNo callPer Diem

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Job Description

Employment Status: Per Diem

Hours/Pay Period: 0.01

Job Summary

Under the direction of practitioners and the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Clinical Supervisor, provides therapeutic and diagnostic cardiopulmonary services in accordance with practitioner prescriptions and policies set forth by the 25 bed Critical Access hospital and the Cardiopulmonary Department.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is a valuable member of the healthcare team who demonstrates knowledge, skill, and professionalism when interacting with peers and patients. The RT must be able to provide age-appropriate care to a diversified patient population.

This individual must demonstrate knowledge of hospital policies and procedures as well as the AARC standards of practice. There is no call-schedule as this facility has 24 hour respiratory coverage.

Job Requirements

Education, Required Licenses/Certifications: Graduate from an approved/accredited Program of Respiratory Care and a current New Hampshire License/Registration is required. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and techniques for respiratory care.

Current ACLS certification or eligible for certification by National Board of Respiratory Care. PALS and NRP certification or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Must be CPR Certified and demonstrate judgment capabilities regarding diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Neonatal resuscitation certification preferred. Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable physiology and pathology. Ability to work independently. A willingness to work in a team-oriented environment is necessary.

Effective communication skills are required. Five years of clinical experience preferred however; new graduates will be considered. Familiarity with computer applications required. Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH)

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire.

NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Key Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic and diagnostic cardiopulmonary services to a diversified patient population under practitioner direction. Ensures care is delivered in accordance with hospital policies and AARC standards of practice.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program and a current New Hampshire license. Must hold or be eligible for ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic modalitiesTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem) at North Country Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 4,010 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,010 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $102k–$124k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New Hampshire24 active4,009 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,010 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

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