Respiratory Therapist

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Maine; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist II role at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, ME provides independent, high-quality respiratory care across diverse clinical settings. The therapist will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and manage complex needs within established standards.

Requirements include graduation from a Co-ARC approved program, current state license, RRT certification, BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP as required or within 1 year. At least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Knowledge of clinical respiratory care across settings.
• Ability to assess patients and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent respiratory care across clinical settings.
• Assess patients and develop/adjust respiratory care plans.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making within standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Independent practice

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Patient assessment

Education

Co-ARC approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Location: Rockport, ME
Facility: Pen Bay Hospital
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 82002
Date Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Rockport, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 82002

Per Diem Requirements: Must work a minimum of 1 shift per month

Night Shift (7:00 – 7:00)

Self-Scheduling model

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist IIroleprovides independent,high qualityrespiratorycareacross a variety of clinicalsettings andpatient populations.Independentlyapplies clinicalknowledgein most practice settings and candemonstrateclinical reasoning and decision-making.Able to assesspatients,developandadjustrespiratory care plans, and managecomplexpatientneedswithinestablished standards and protocols.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

• Education: Graduateof aCo-ARC approved school of Respiratory Therapyrequired.
• License/Certifications : Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Carerequired. RRT certificationrequired. Must have RRT certification to advance toa LevelII. Current BLS Certificationrequiredwithin30 daysof startdate.Current ACLS,PALS and NRPcertificationsasrequiredby facility,or mustobtain within one year of start date
• Experience: Minimum of one year of Respiratory Therapy experiencerequired.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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