Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Lubbock, Texas Join our Team!!
Benefits & Compensation
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
- Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders and performs necessary lab functions. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments while integrating the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist and current CPR certification. One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 30% 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas 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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