Hospice Respiratory Therapist per diem

Affinity Health Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Per Diem Hospice Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate respiratory care and symptom management for hospice patients across home, facility, and inpatient settings.

You will assess respiratory status, deliver comfort-focused treatments, educate patients and families on equipment and oxygen therapy, document care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current state Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT) is required.
• Minimum 1 year of RT experience preferred.
• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong communication and compassionate patient care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status of hospice patients.
• Provide comfort-focused respiratory treatments and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment and oxygen therapy.
• Document care activities and patient progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team to support end-of-life care.

Skills

CRT or RRT license

RT experience

Hospice/home health experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Per Diem Hospice Respiratory Therapist

The Per Diem Respiratory Therapist provides compassionate respiratory care and symptom management to hospice patients in home, facility, and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, providing comfort-focused treatments, educating patients and families on respiratory equipment and oxygen therapy, documenting care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current state Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT)
• Minimum 1 year of RT experience preferred
• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and compassionate patient care skills

Schedule

Per diem / as-needed flexibility, including possible evenings and weekends.