Respiratory Therapist (High paying positions)
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How this pay compares
This posting states $50 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $47.86 an hour, the middle half $44.41–$51.01, across 88 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $48.47 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
RATES AS HIGH AS $50 PER HOUR
The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for devoted and caring Full Time and/or Per Diem Respiratory Therapists on the 7am -7pm shift and 7pm-7am shift for our pediatric or adult units.
If you are you a healthcare hero who wants to make a real impact in the lives of children, look no further. This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take on a new and exciting role . In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more.
Our Respiratory Therapists examine, diagnose, and treat our residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary diseases.
Responsibilities as a Respiratory Therapist
- Interview and examine residents with breathing difficulties
- Consult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment plan
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity
- Use equipment to administer oxygen to the resident to assist with breathing
- Connect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilator
- Educate residents on how to use the equipment and medication
- Monitor a resident’s response to medication and alter when needed
- Regularly check on residents and equipment
Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist
- Must have BLS
- Must be a RRT
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Must be patient and sensitive to resident needs
- Must be able to work evening or night shift
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid
The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
From Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics
Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics is a 227 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Haskell, NJ, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics
Based in Haskell, NJHires in New JerseyPay on its listings: 36.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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