Careers at Rhode Island Hospital

Per Diem B Program for Allied Health Professionals

Our Per Diem B Program for allied health professionals is an accelerated pay program that requires a commitment of a standard number of hours.

Program Details:

  • Work requirement is 32 hours per week for four weeks, one weekend per four week schedule and one winter and one summer holiday.

  • Per Diem B allied health professionals may be placed on any shift at the discretion of the department.

  • Hours are not guaranteed.

  • Department-based positions are available.

  • The hourly rate varies by position. Please call 401-444-5337 for specific position/rate information.

  • This is an all-inclusive rate, with no differentials and no benefits. Per Diem B allied health professionals are not eligible for extra hours bonuses.

  • Per Diem B allied health professionals are bargaining unit members of United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP).

  • Per Diem B allied health professionals can still accrue seniority.

  • Rates increase 3% in the second year of the contract and 3.5% in the third year of the contract.

An employee who is newly hired into a Per Diem B allied health professional position must remain in the position for one year. After that time, the employee is eligible to transfer into a different position.

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