Per Diem Nights: Acute-Care Respiratory Therapist

Kindred; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed LTAC facility offering extended recovery care with 24/7 clinical coverage and access to advanced respiratory support.

As a Respiratory Therapist you will administer respiratory care per physician orders, monitor ventilation and patient status, perform assessments, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes. Salary range is $50.00 - $59.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• As required for NBRC registry.
• Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC with appropriate state licensure.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as ordered by physician.
• Monitor ventilation, hemodynamics, and blood gas results; assess patients.
• Educate patients and collaborate with care team to ensure safe outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory care

Mechanical ventilation monitoring

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

NBRC Registry

State licensure

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed LTAC facility offering extended recovery care with 24/7 clinical coverage and access to advanced respiratory support.

As a Respiratory Therapist you will administer respiratory care per physician orders, monitor ventilation and patient status, perform assessments, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes. Salary range is $50.00 - $59.78 per hour.