Travel Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

FocusPoint has Respiratory Therapist Assignments for numerous medical facilities and multiple locations.

We are currently seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists for travel assignments.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct and individualized care to patients.

Estimated Overall Assignment Amount: $14,976+ to $24,336+ | plus per diem & housing

Estimated Overall Weekly Amount: $1,152+ to $1,872+ | plus per diem & housing

The estimated above totals are based on a 13-week assignment and working the listed number of hours per week in addition to available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact us for full details.

Numerous upcoming start dates

Various term lengths & shifts available

Respiratory Therapist Wage Benefits:

• $32/hr to $52/hr
• $48/hr to $78/hr OT
• Estimated weekly (36 hours): $1,152 to $1,872+ (plus per diem & housing)
• Weekly Per Diem: Varies by location
• Weekly Housing: Varies by location

Available Insurances:

• Medical Vision

• Dental Life

• ST Disability LT Disability

• Accident Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• General and Professional Liability coverage
• Worker Compensation coverage
• 401(k) Plan participation available
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities:

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, which includes maximizing patient's pulmonary function; alleviating pain; planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy
• Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending adjustments and modifications.