Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekday and weekend hours

Wellness & retention programs

Job summary

Ernest Health's Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California in Rancho Mirage, CA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem coverage. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with breathing disorders, performing lab functions, and delivering comprehensive respiratory care in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

The hospital offers flexible weekday and weekend hours, opportunities to work within a state-of-the-art rehab setting, and participation in Ernest Health's

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Integrates the hospital's mission into daily practice.

Skills

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Rancho Mirage, California

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, located in Rancho Mirage, CA, is a premier inpatient rehab facility serving patients throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California region. We provide intensive rehabilitative care for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions.

Our experienced rehabilitation team delivers comprehensive therapies - from advanced physical and occupational therapy to specialized neurological rehabilitation - all in a warm, supportive environment. The hospital features state-of-the-art equipment and individualized care plans to help patients reach their recovery goals.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is committed to exceptional patient outcomes and compassionate care.

• Weekday and Weekend hours available

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

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

• 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.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It's not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary: USD $27.70/Hr.

Maximum Salary: USD $37.28/Hr.