Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Lancaster, OH

Position Type
PER_DIEM
TEMPORARY
Pay Rate
$48-$52 per hour
Location
Fairfield County – Central Ohio
Unit
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Shifts Available
Vacation coverage: July 27 – August 3 (full-time schedule); PRN / per diem ongoing after coverage period
Required Credentials
Active, unrestricted Ohio RRT or CRT license. Minimum 1 year respiratory therapy experience; acute care, inpatient rehab, or post-acute setting preferred.
Certifications
BLS/CPR required ACLS preferred
Department
Respiratory Therapy / Rehabilitation Services
Platform
MyShyft App
Work Hours
Full-time schedule July 27–August 3; PRN shift-by-shift flexibility after; no long-term contract obligation
Status
Position Open

About the Opportunity

MyShyft is partnering with an established inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lancaster, Ohio (Fairfield County) to provide respiratory therapy coverage during a planned vacation period from July 27 through August 3, with ongoing PRN availability thereafter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Ohio Respiratory Therapist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced inpatient rehab environment, managing a variety of patient acuity levels, and stepping in seamlessly as part of a clinical team. After the vacation coverage period ends, the facility will continue to utilize the MyShyft platform for PRN respiratory therapy support.

No long-term contract. No minimum shift commitment after August 3.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver respiratory assessments and direct patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
  • Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent patients as indicated, including weaning protocols.
  • Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
  • Perform and interpret pulmonary function testing, oximetry, and arterial blood gas analysis.
  • Collaborate with physiatrists, nurses, physical therapists, and the broader interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EMR in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
  • Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in codes per facility protocol.
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Ohio RRT or CRT license and current BLS/CPR.
  • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; inpatient rehab, acute care, or post-acute experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, and respiratory pharmacology.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills across varied patient populations.
  • Ability to function independently and integrate quickly into an existing clinical team.
  • ACLS certification preferred.

Why MyShyft?

  • Shift-by-shift flexibility after the coverage period – no long-term contract, no minimum commitment.
  • Instant Pay available through Stripe – access your earnings fast.
  • Competitive per diem pay: $48–$52/hr.
  • Matched to facilities where your clinical background sets you up for success.
  • Dedicated recruiting and credentialing support from day one.

How to Apply

Two easy ways to express interest:

  • Email “Lancaster RT Interested” to [email protected] OR
  • Text “Lancaster RT Interested” to (317) 983-1222 

Our team will reach out to walk you through credentialing and next steps.

If you are an Ohio-licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) seeking per diem or PRN respiratory therapy shifts in Lancaster, Ohio, Fairfield County, or surrounding Central Ohio communities – including Columbus, Newark, Circleville, or Chillicothe – with competitive pay, no long-term contract, and no minimum shift commitment, we would love to connect.

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