Per Diem,Resp Therapist - Media, PA
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $41.15 an hour, the middle half $39–$43.90, across 53 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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Workplace injuries
Riddle Hospital in Media reported 58 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,285,047 hours worked: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Riddle Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Riddle Memorial Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Pennsylvania's hospitals average 3.4). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 87% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Pennsylvania hospitals by rating.
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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Mental health and social work jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 25.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 76.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.62x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.8% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Mental health and social work jobs
About the job
Could you be our next Per Diem Respiratory Therapist at Riddle Hospital?
Why work as a Respiratory Therapist with Main Line Health?
Make an Impact!
With the latest technology at your fingertips, you will be able to provide the highest quality of respiratory care to all patient populations. Help assess patients and facilitate appropriate care in the form of diagnostic modalities, pulmonary disease prevention, and application of invasive and noninvasive therapeutic modalities.
Develop and Grow Your Career!
At MLH, you are encouraged to attend MLH Education & Development Classes that offer a variety of relevant courses, tools, and resources to help achieve your personal and professional goals. On-going feedback and career development are provided by your Manager through the use of performance appraisals and 1:1 communication to further develop yourself professionally.
Get Involved!
Use your excellent communication skills by collaborating with physicians, patients, family members, nurses, respiratory care staff, MLH employees across departments
Join the Team!
Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include
We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services and vendors. Parking is always free!
Position
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Shift
Per diem
Experience
Minimum of 600 hours of clinical experience in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Education
- Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
- Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Completion of CEU requirement in accordance with licensure standards.
Licensures/Certifications
- Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
- PA state licensure or temporary permit required.
- Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.
From Main Line Health's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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