Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights

Kindred Healthcare in Denver is seeking a Per Diem Night Respiratory Therapist who brings compassionate care and clinical excellence to our patient-centered practice. This role delivers high-quality respiratory services across acute and post-acute settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective patient outcomes and staff development in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans to optimize patient respiratory status during night shifts.
• Administer prescribed therapies and monitor patient responses to treatments, adjusting care as needed within established protocols.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and validate respiratory equipment including ventilators, monitors, and airway equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to optimize imaging, diagnostics, and therapy timing for efficient care delivery.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record per regulatory standards.
• Respond to clinical alarms and emergent respiratory events with prompt, evidence-based interventions to stabilize patients.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote engagement and understanding.
• Perform airway clearance therapy, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning as indicated to improve airway patency.
• Assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation and adjust therapies based on physician orders and patient progress.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based education to elevate patient safety and care standards.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure equipment cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking according to policy.
• Support night shift workflow by prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and ensuring continuous patient monitoring.
• Collaborate with case management to ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate discharge planning.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in respiratory care and patient management.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights in Denver, CO is $45 to $70 per hour. This can vary depending on experience, specialty certifications, and shift premiums.

Kindred Healthcare is a post-acute healthcare services company that operates long-term acute-care hospitals and provides rehabilitation services across the United States.