Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Amergis; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for travel assignments in healthcare facilities. You will deliver respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under a doctor’s direction, serving patients from infants to the elderly in diverse settings.

The role requires current certification or registration and may include a year of experience, with benefits like health/dental/vision and 401(k). Travel assignments come with weekly pay and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification/Registration in the practicing state.
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under physician direction.
• Treat patients of all ages with breathing difficulties in various health care settings.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

CPR certified

TB screening

Compliance

Patient care

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Respiratory Therapist | Respiratory Therapist

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2750 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-28T02:32:27