Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc.'s Duval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our patient‑centered team. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from serious illness or injury in a 48‑bed facility with multidisciplinary therapy services.

The therapist will evaluate and treat breathing disorders, perform lab functions, and provide primary respiratory care while upholding our guiding principles and commitment to quality

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

RT license

CPR certified

Acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Jacksonville, Florida

We are seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Duval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital at Jacksonville

is a modern, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the greater Jacksonville area. The facility is dedicated to helping patients regain independence following serious illness or injury through individualized rehabilitation programs led by experienced clinical teams. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy supported by advanced medical oversight. Located in one of Florida’s fastest-growing healthcare markets, the hospital offers a collaborative care environment and serves as a vital step in the continuum of care for patients transitioning from acute hospitalization to home.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.