4.0
Mar 9, 2026
High Pay, But Per Diems Feel Undervalued
Current employee, more than 1 year
Panorama City, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
- High hourly pay compared to many respiratory therapy positions - Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours - Flexible per diem schedule in theory - Opportunity to gain experience in a busy clinical environment
Cons
- Per diem staff often treated like the lowest priority in scheduling - Communication around shifts can feel inconsistent - Limited sense of inclusion with full-time staff - Feeling more like a number than a valued team member