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Respiratory Therapist (PRN DAYS)

Emerus logoEmerusEtters, PAAdded 3w agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • Days
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $41.56 an hour, the middle half $39–$44.35, across 46 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $37.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Pennsylvania requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory therapist license, from the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.

  • Graduate of a respiratory care program approved by CoARC, a passing grade on the NBRC entry level credentialing exam, and 3 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training; no experience required.
  • Staying active: Renew every 2 years with 30 hours of continuing education including 2 hours of child abuse training; first-time licensees are exempt from CE in the initial period.

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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.4%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.22x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs

About the job

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs
  • Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician’s orders
  • Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient’s respiratory therapy needs
  • Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care
  • Review sanitation in accordance with current standards

Other Job Functions

  • Travel to all facility locations as required
  • Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required
  • Current BLS certification, required
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
  • 3+ years’ experience, required
  • Critical Care or ER experience, preferred
  • Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred
  • Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
  • Pennsylvania Candidates : Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

From Emerus's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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