Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, 12-Hr Shifts in Powell, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Extensive Orientation Program
- Opportunity for Advancement
- 401k (eligible after 1,000 hours)
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, 12-Hr Shifts.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans for those with critical and complex medical conditions. They also perform procedures such as endotracheal tube insertion and provide counseling to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and possess current state licensure. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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