No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$88k (median of 12 jobs)
About the Role
PRN respiratory therapist, night shifts. Administers respiratory care, monitors mechanical ventilation, and performs airway management. Dallas, TX.
Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN Night Shifts in Dallas, Texas, United States. Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN Night Shifts.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and patient assessment. They must also maintain accurate documentation, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and assist with diagnostic procedures like bronchoscopy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a postsecondary certificate or associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and possess a valid RCP license. Additionally, current BCLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with at least one year of related experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% 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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